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
But on this occasion, the inconsistency pushed her to the brink.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Bissouma’s inconsistency has been a theme throughout his three years in north London.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The inconsistency confuses visitors and even enforcement officers.
—John Michael Pierobon, Sun Sentinel, 25 May 2025
But much like their previous two matchups, inconsistency quickly crept in for the Sparks (1-3).
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Bissouma’s inconsistency has been a theme throughout his three years in north London.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The inconsistency confuses visitors and even enforcement officers.
—John Michael Pierobon, Sun Sentinel, 25 May 2025
But much like their previous two matchups, inconsistency quickly crept in for the Sparks (1-3).
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistency
Noun
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The government has admitted in court that his deportation was an administrative error.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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In 2018, a study by MIT Media Lab revealed that commercial AI systems had error rates of up to 34% for darker-skinned women, compared to just 1% for lighter-skinned men.—
Jessica Smith,
Time,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Choosing smoothies low in protein and fiber, adding sugary ingredients to your smoothie, and using low-calorie smoothies as meal replacements are just some of the smoothie mistakes that could be sabotaging your weight loss efforts.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
3 June 2025
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Brian Fuhrer stared at the numbers in front of him and was certain somebody had made a mistake.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
Noun
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This discrepancy leads to a severely poor Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 108%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The discrepancies between these two forms of ruthenium is so slight that the equipment used by geologists to study these isotopes hasn’t been able to tell the two apart.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
Noun
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One difference is that previous research, including a 2023 paper that Keeler coauthored, studied restrictive diets supervised by medical professional.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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One year later in 2009, the difference between cable and broadcast was even more pronounced, especially with the decision to air Games 1 and 2 on NBC before moving Games 3 and 4 to Versus.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
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To alleviate the disparity between funders’ donation caps and nonprofits’ need for resources, Godoy suggests nonprofits share services and spaces — such as collectively pitching in for an accountant or having joint office areas — to spur teamwork while cutting costs.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Racial disparities persist, with Black and Hispanic households making up a higher proportion of renters.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Inconsistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistency. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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