What does the cryptic crossword clue "Auntie's boss precise or vague? (8,7)" mean?

The definition is "Auntie’s boss". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DIRECT (synonym="precise") + OR (synonym="OR") + GENERAL (synonym="vague") = DIRECTOR GENERAL; definition: "Auntie's boss" The answer is DIRECTOR GENERAL.

What is the answer to "Auntie's boss precise or vague? (8,7)"?

The answer is DIRECTOR GENERAL.

Auntie's boss precise or vague? (8,7)

Times Cryptic #28655 | 10 Across | 2023-07-14 flower

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