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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Recent Examples of inconsistencies
There were a number of inconsistencies between the details shared by Doe in his interview with CNN and the original complaint filed in October.
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Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The offense only managed 11 points, and there are wild inconsistencies in Lock’s game.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Rapid scaling can strain resources, processes and employees, leading to inconsistencies in product quality or service delivery.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Such inconsistencies are a problem for potential customers, Burke says.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 8 Dec. 2024
Delays in implementing automatic criminal record relief can result in temporary inconsistencies, where eligible records may still be accessible until redaction is complete.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Between the Act’s 2024 effective date and the 2027 operational deadline for record redaction, employers in New York may encounter inconsistencies as certain eligible records remain accessible until courts complete the sealing process.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Gao, who has previously served as an adviser to top regulators, suggested that inconsistencies in official data obscure the real picture.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
However, officials said due to inconsistencies with Malone's statement, a criminal investigation began.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The offense only managed 11 points, and there are wild inconsistencies in Lock’s game.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Rapid scaling can strain resources, processes and employees, leading to inconsistencies in product quality or service delivery.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Such inconsistencies are a problem for potential customers, Burke says.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 8 Dec. 2024
Delays in implementing automatic criminal record relief can result in temporary inconsistencies, where eligible records may still be accessible until redaction is complete.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Between the Act’s 2024 effective date and the 2027 operational deadline for record redaction, employers in New York may encounter inconsistencies as certain eligible records remain accessible until courts complete the sealing process.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Gao, who has previously served as an adviser to top regulators, suggested that inconsistencies in official data obscure the real picture.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
However, officials said due to inconsistencies with Malone's statement, a criminal investigation began.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Inconsistencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistencies. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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