as in errors
something that is not in agreement with other information
The job application was full of inconsistencies; even the applicant's name was spelled three different ways.
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These tools can automate tax calculations, flag inconsistencies and provide real-time insights into the evolving tax landscape.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
However, there is no standard reading scale for Arabic across the Arab world, leading to inconsistencies in reading instruction and assessment.
—Geoffrey Alphonso, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Given Houston’s offensive inconsistencies, second-year forward Cam Whitmore seems like a logical choice, given his size and scoring punch.
—Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Unexplained inconsistencies in the reasoning for renting a vehicle, or nervousness or a refusal to answer questions about the reason for rental, may also be a sign for concern, the bulletin said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
At a macro scale, payer and provider access to this data pinpoints demand and supply mismatches, reduces pricing inconsistencies and optimizes costs, leading to a smarter and more affordable healthcare system.
—Virgil Bretz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The researchers note that the inconsistencies seen in tea’s protective effect might have to do with the type of tea consumed and the study region.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
His performance issues were partly attributed to mechanical inconsistencies, which were a source of frustration throughout the season.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Take the recent advice from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, of all people, which suggested verifying phishing emails by checking for spelling errors and grammatical inconsistencies.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
However, there is no standard reading scale for Arabic across the Arab world, leading to inconsistencies in reading instruction and assessment.
—Geoffrey Alphonso, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Given Houston’s offensive inconsistencies, second-year forward Cam Whitmore seems like a logical choice, given his size and scoring punch.
—Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Unexplained inconsistencies in the reasoning for renting a vehicle, or nervousness or a refusal to answer questions about the reason for rental, may also be a sign for concern, the bulletin said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
At a macro scale, payer and provider access to this data pinpoints demand and supply mismatches, reduces pricing inconsistencies and optimizes costs, leading to a smarter and more affordable healthcare system.
—Virgil Bretz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The researchers note that the inconsistencies seen in tea’s protective effect might have to do with the type of tea consumed and the study region.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
His performance issues were partly attributed to mechanical inconsistencies, which were a source of frustration throughout the season.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Take the recent advice from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, of all people, which suggested verifying phishing emails by checking for spelling errors and grammatical inconsistencies.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Inconsistencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistencies. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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