as in consistence
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
beat the egg whites until they take on the consistency of whipped cream
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Recent Examples of consistency
Even with Estevez and Hoffman as part of the equation, the Phillies' bullpen struggled with consistency.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
The approach helps ensure data consistency and accuracy while reducing the risk of human error.
—Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Davis showed flashes of being a guard who can put pressure on the rim, but struggled with consistency.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
His consistency, range and flash enabled him to beat out the Nationals’ Jacob Young and Brewers’ Blake Perkins for the honor.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
The approach helps ensure data consistency and accuracy while reducing the risk of human error.
—Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Davis showed flashes of being a guard who can put pressure on the rim, but struggled with consistency.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
His consistency, range and flash enabled him to beat out the Nationals’ Jacob Young and Brewers’ Blake Perkins for the honor.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistency. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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