self-consistency

noun

self-con·​sis·​ten·​cy ˌself-kən-ˈsi-stən(t)-sē How to pronounce self-consistency (audio)
: the quality or state of being self-consistent

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For example, self-consistency sampling allows models to generate multiple solution paths and check for agreement, while self-critique prompts attempt to make models evaluate their own outputs for errors. ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025

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First Known Use

circa 1652, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-consistency was circa 1652

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“Self-consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-consistency. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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