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
According to the company, real-world factors such as dynamic inconsistencies, sensor noise and latency, actuator delays and nonlinearities, and variable ground properties can cause strategies optimized in simulation to slip or destabilize in practice.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
These inconsistencies create legal gray areas in how the laws are interpreted and enforced.
—Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
After decades of local inconsistencies in which some cities observed DST, and some didn’t, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act of 1966.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Cruz had his worst outing of the year, but the overall inconsistencies with the bullpen are concerning.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Companies like Hertz are utilizing technology from a company called UVeye, which can reportedly detect paint inconsistencies and minor damages at a millimeter level.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Kicking performance leaves more questions The Boise State coaching staff has talked about inconsistencies in the kicking game throughout fall camp, and that was on full display on Friday.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
But the investigation quickly unraveled after authorities allegedly found glaring inconsistencies in Rebecca's stories.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Its inconsistencies have led economists to largely ignore the report.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
These inconsistencies create legal gray areas in how the laws are interpreted and enforced.
—Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
After decades of local inconsistencies in which some cities observed DST, and some didn’t, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act of 1966.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Cruz had his worst outing of the year, but the overall inconsistencies with the bullpen are concerning.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Companies like Hertz are utilizing technology from a company called UVeye, which can reportedly detect paint inconsistencies and minor damages at a millimeter level.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Kicking performance leaves more questions The Boise State coaching staff has talked about inconsistencies in the kicking game throughout fall camp, and that was on full display on Friday.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
But the investigation quickly unraveled after authorities allegedly found glaring inconsistencies in Rebecca's stories.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Its inconsistencies have led economists to largely ignore the report.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistencies
Noun
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The Red Sox committed three errors, including two by second baseman David Hamilton.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Cordell report has since been discredited — missing transcripts, factual errors and even confusion of key witnesses.—
Matthew J. Frauenfeld,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rinzel has already been hit up by some of the other prospects for his perspective on rookie camp, on the climb to the NHL and the developmental process, on how to play with aggression and the confidence to make plays rather than with hesitation and the fear of making mistakes.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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If the Wildcats cut back on their mistakes.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, employers consistently rank critical thinking, communication, and the ability to collaborate across differences as some of the most valuable workplace skills.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Speaking at a book reading in East Hampton, Bernstein recalled Redford's belief that the dynamic between the two reporters—their differences, tensions, and eventual trust—was central to the drama.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Inconsistencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistencies. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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