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
Those inconsistencies can create uncertainty when records conflict across jurisdictions.
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Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Still, at least the algorithm’s continuing inconsistencies are of some consolation.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Relying on contractors, the union says, could create inconsistencies between airports if different companies operate checkpoints across the country, potentially complicating oversight of a system designed to maintain uniform national security standards.
—Rio Yamat, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The prosecution also highlighted inconsistencies in his statements to police.
—Corey J. Murray, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Relying on contractors, the union says, could create inconsistencies between airports if different companies operate checkpoints across the country, potentially complicating oversight of a system designed to maintain uniform national security standards.
—Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Starting Veggie Seeds Outdoors (Direct) Directly sowing vegetable seeds in garden beds saves time, but subjects germinating seeds to weather, pests, and soil inconsistencies.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Brunson will inevitably find his shooting groove, but Mikal Bridges’ offensive inconsistencies reached a new low with zero points on six shot attempts in Sunday’s Lakers loss.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Researchers also identified inconsistencies in suicide risk alerts.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Still, at least the algorithm’s continuing inconsistencies are of some consolation.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Relying on contractors, the union says, could create inconsistencies between airports if different companies operate checkpoints across the country, potentially complicating oversight of a system designed to maintain uniform national security standards.
—Rio Yamat, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The prosecution also highlighted inconsistencies in his statements to police.
—Corey J. Murray, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Relying on contractors, the union says, could create inconsistencies between airports if different companies operate checkpoints across the country, potentially complicating oversight of a system designed to maintain uniform national security standards.
—Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Starting Veggie Seeds Outdoors (Direct) Directly sowing vegetable seeds in garden beds saves time, but subjects germinating seeds to weather, pests, and soil inconsistencies.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Brunson will inevitably find his shooting groove, but Mikal Bridges’ offensive inconsistencies reached a new low with zero points on six shot attempts in Sunday’s Lakers loss.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Researchers also identified inconsistencies in suicide risk alerts.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistencies
Noun
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The problem with quantum phase estimation The second algorithm analyzed, QPE, is designed for future fault-tolerant quantum computers that can correct their own errors.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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On March 6, NIPSCO uploaded three direct testimonies in the case with employees that explained the errors.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But, the big man seemed to tire as the game went on and mistakes followed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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This is not to say that her execution was flawless, that mistakes weren’t made.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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However, adoption remains uneven across sectors, reflecting differences in digital readiness and creating varied credit implications.—
Lee Ying Shan,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Laser beams traversing each arm and bouncing between mirrors at the ends are combined together to reveal extremely slight differences in their travel times, which can be produced when spacetime stretches and contracts because of the passage of a gravitational wave.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Inconsistencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistencies. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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