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
An instrumental part of the rebuild could be Naji Marshall, one of the most consistent Mavericks over the last two seasons during a tumultuous period marred by inconsistencies.
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Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 9 Feb. 2026
Her ceiling has always been high, but the redshirt sophomore still grapples with inconsistencies that Auriemma has little tolerance for.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
If the audit flags an inconsistency, the refund is withheld.
—Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Earlier in The View broadcast, Hostin called out a few inconsistencies in that mindset.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
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Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 9 Feb. 2026
Her ceiling has always been high, but the redshirt sophomore still grapples with inconsistencies that Auriemma has little tolerance for.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
If the audit flags an inconsistency, the refund is withheld.
—Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Earlier in The View broadcast, Hostin called out a few inconsistencies in that mindset.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistency
Noun
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The lawyers had requested that the Justice Department website be temporarily shut down and that an independent monitor be appointed to ensure no further errors occurred.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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This story has been updated with new information, to reframe parts of the story and to correct spelling errors.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But making a mistake can mean you get hit with an inaccurate tax bill or, worse, an audit.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Trying to fix a mistake before someone finds out?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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McDonald said the discrepancy arose from a victim who was airlifted to a medical center.—
Jim Morris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The tense conversation continued for several minutes before a peculiar discrepancy popped up.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The difference between boys aged 10 and 12 compared to 13 and 14 is huge.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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What the files do seem to confirm, though, is the conspiracy theorist’s view of an elite stratosphere, where normal rules don’t apply, everyone knows each other, and ideological differences are subsumed to self-interested motives.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Persistent disparities in health outcomes, housing stability, educational attainment and wealth are structural and long-standing.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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To maintain its position as a fair, competitive, and reliable supplier to international manufacturing markets, Turkey will need to address persistent gender pay disparities within its workforce.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Inconsistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistency. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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