as in error
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 inconsistency
This variability leads to inconsistencies in the quality, dosage, and bioavailability of nutrients across different brands and products.910
For most people, a well-balanced diet rich in whole foods offers more reliable health benefits than multivitamins alone.
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Relying on a single source is risky, and pulling data from multiple providers can result in inconsistency.
—Ari Jacoby, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Those dependencies have put the US in increasing jeopardy as foreign government hackers exploit these networks’ complexity and inconsistency.
—Eric Geller, WIRED, 17 Jan. 2025
An internal inquiry found that communication between research and production teams was imperfect, and complex procedures led to inconsistency.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 15 Jan. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Relying on a single source is risky, and pulling data from multiple providers can result in inconsistency.
—Ari Jacoby, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Those dependencies have put the US in increasing jeopardy as foreign government hackers exploit these networks’ complexity and inconsistency.
—Eric Geller, WIRED, 17 Jan. 2025
An internal inquiry found that communication between research and production teams was imperfect, and complex procedures led to inconsistency.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for inconsistency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistency
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The German hit 12 unforced errors in the set as too many of his forehands skewed off his racket at the wrong angle and out of the court.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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Keys broke three times in the first set, helped in part by Sabalenka’s four double-faults and 13 total unforced errors.—
Howard Fendrich,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Here are five wellness mistakes companies must unlearn to build a stronger workforce in 2025.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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That portrays the Court as an institution that has made historic mistakes on citizenship and need not be trusted as the sole authority on the meaning of the Constitution.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
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Van Rijswijk suggested the discrepancy across the various jurisdictions is likely to leave European banks at a disadvantage.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Analysts all week noted the Bills’ 25-point loss in Week 4, their size discrepancies against Ravens tailback Derrick Henry, the difficulties in corralling all-galaxy quarterback Lamar Jackson.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The difference this time, Molinar said, is that the goal will come with a detailed plan for reaching it.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2025
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The difference between success and failure has always been whether the technology was good enough to be adopted even when government support was withdrawn.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Given that disparity, the average investor who invested $50,000 could have gotten an extra $115 of interest by picking a longer-term CD and cashing it in early, their research suggests.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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By applying these principles beyond cannabis, industries with significant financial influence can contribute to closing economic disparities and fostering true equity.—
Summer Westerbur,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Inconsistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistency. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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