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
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Wisconsin voters were consistent in their inconsistency.
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Nancy C. Unger / Made By History, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
Some mistakes in the shorts were inevitable, like inconsistencies in characters or noticeable visual artifacts, but event attendees generally seemed to come away impressed.
—Marah Eakin, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
But on Monday, defense attorney Andrew Baldwin sought to discredit Weber by pointing out inconsistencies in his statements to police.
—Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
Implement clear brand guidelines and regularly check to make sure that your team adheres to them to prevent inconsistencies from interfering with your marketing efforts.
—Stephen Spratley, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Nancy C. Unger / Made By History, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
Some mistakes in the shorts were inevitable, like inconsistencies in characters or noticeable visual artifacts, but event attendees generally seemed to come away impressed.
—Marah Eakin, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
But on Monday, defense attorney Andrew Baldwin sought to discredit Weber by pointing out inconsistencies in his statements to police.
—Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
Implement clear brand guidelines and regularly check to make sure that your team adheres to them to prevent inconsistencies from interfering with your marketing efforts.
—Stephen Spratley, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistency
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While not massively common, losing your kit due to a loading error is very frustrating in a game like Tarkov, so any improvements to reduce the chances of that happening are always going to be a positive.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The results were delayed further because of a tabulation error, though both parties were consulted on the decision to recount nearly 30,000 ballots.Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Sharks scored first at Madison Square Garden but couldn’t overcome their mistakes in the latter half of the second, allowing three unanswered goals in less than five minutes in a frustrating 3-2 loss to the Rangers in the third game of a four-game road trip.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Surprisingly, Danni doesn’t see it as a mistake and would kiss him again.Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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When asked about this discrepancy, the DFSS spokeswoman told the Tribune that De Giraud D’Agay had been wearing a hospital wristband when he was found dead.Sylvan Lebrun, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2024
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Milan is the place par excellence to describe this discrepancy.Marcello Junior Dino, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2024
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The difference between CVs and résumés The most obvious difference between CVs and résumés is length.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The difference is largely due to changes in derivative liabilities, gain on sale of mine property, and gain on extinguishment of debt.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Key steps include: Conduct a Pay Equity Audit: Review compensation structures to identify and resolve disparities before the new laws take effect.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Here’s what the Trump presidency could mean for the housing market A factor that drove young men to the polls may have been perceived economic disparities, according to experts, which ultimately helped Trump win.Jessica Dickler,Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Inconsistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistency. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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