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 inconsistency creates confusion and disappointment.
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Shoplazza Contributor, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The Chiefs enter this contest with their typical position atop the AFC West, sporting a 10-1 record despite some offensive inconsistencies.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Prue says that the tea works really well, but Paul doesn’t like the inconsistency of the layers and that there is not enough orange.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
But upon closer inspection, the inconsistencies become much clearer.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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Shoplazza Contributor, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The Chiefs enter this contest with their typical position atop the AFC West, sporting a 10-1 record despite some offensive inconsistencies.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Prue says that the tea works really well, but Paul doesn’t like the inconsistency of the layers and that there is not enough orange.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
But upon closer inspection, the inconsistencies become much clearer.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inconsistency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistency
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By empowering legal teams to achieve accurate, timely SEC compliance, his innovations help companies avoid costly errors and regulatory issues, ultimately supporting investor confidence and market integrity.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Externalities can and do bring on higher prices without having anything to do with currency error.John Tamny, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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In my experience, companies with strong safety capabilities typically have robust systems and processes that identify risks, are willing and able to learn from mistakes and proactively build resilience against the unexpected.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But getting the technology to follow open-ended commands reliably remains a challenge, with the risk that errors could translate into costly and hard-to-undo mistakes.Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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Consumers were quick to call out the discrepancy between the brand's marketing and its operational realities.Evgeny Popov, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Today in History: December 6, Hugo Chavez elected president of Venezuela after staging bloody coup attempt Asking Eric: Craft hobbyist feels bad about throwing away finished creations Was Nuggets’ loss to Cavaliers an anomaly or trend in 3-point shooting discrepancy?The Denver Post, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2024
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While there are a few subtle differences to the jacket, Carpenter and Fran’s looks are both from the same vintage label, Lillie Rubin.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, some demographic differences emerged regarding the pardon.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, a staggering disparity remains in funding.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Democratic lawmakers and advocates are lobbying Biden to commute the sentences of the 40 people on federal death row and use his clemency power to begin to address sentencing disparities and mass incarceration.Tamara Keith, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Inconsistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistency. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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