inconsistency

noun

Definition of inconsistencynext
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 Daniela Hawkins, a global payments expert for tech consultancy Capco, told Ars in 2024 that any inconsistency in how payments function could stall widespread adoption of X Money. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026 Mukuba finished last season with a season-ending injury and battled inconsistencies as a rookie. — Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 July 2026 The audit also found three cases with unexplained inconsistencies in disciplinary outcomes. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 World Cup fans were frequently angered not only by unfavorable refereeing decisions, but by inconsistency. — Basel Tarab, STAT, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inconsistency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistency
  1. error
  2. mistake
  3. discrepancy
  4. difference
  5. disparity
Noun
  • Stewart scored the go-ahead run from third on Brandon Lowe's fielding error.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Royals’ defense didn’t help him out much, committing two critical errors.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of error
Noun
  • Our work shows that expressive cues appear to shift how people perceive a mistake out of the category of technical malfunction and into the category of social violation, like those that happen between people.
    — Yigit Topoglu, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But according to rocket scientists at the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), slamming a nuclear warhead directly into the side of a space rock is a rookie mistake.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of mistake
Noun
  • Rajesh Exports denied these allegations of wrongdoing and said the discrepancies pointed out by SEBI misinterpret their consolidated global revenue and basic value additions.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Borrowers should verify their loan status to catch discrepancies.
    — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of discrepancy
Noun
  • With few exceptions, Southerners are pretty strict about the differences between cakes, pies, cobblers, and candies.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • At that scale, the difference between $1 and 20 cents per million input tokens becomes a serious procurement issue.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • The disparity in vehicle size is a major concern on America’s roads, particularly as passenger cars trend bigger and heavier, with electrified models pushing curb weights up even further.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 30 July 2026
  • The tribe will have to rely on other revenue sources that are now allowed through recognition, such as a casino, to reverse the health disparities their people have faced for decades, Lumbee researchers said.
    — Andrew Jones, NPR, 30 July 2026
Definition of disparity

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