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
In 10 games this season, Jiricek has shown off his physical skills but has been mistake-prone and displayed some of the inconsistency that has been an overall weak spot in the Wild’s disappointing start to the season.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
This doesn’t reflect an inconsistency in physics, however, merely a new, deeper way of looking at and successfully understanding our world.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
There is one inconsistency, though.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025
The investigation quickly ran into road blocks, however, in the form of glaring inconsistencies in Rebecca's stories, according to authorities.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
This doesn’t reflect an inconsistency in physics, however, merely a new, deeper way of looking at and successfully understanding our world.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
There is one inconsistency, though.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2025
The investigation quickly ran into road blocks, however, in the form of glaring inconsistencies in Rebecca's stories, according to authorities.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconsistency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistency
Noun
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That does leave retailers less margin for error and requires a better mastery of data analytics to improve demand forecasting—making sure that what is on offer matches what shoppers want.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Kelly did not disclose what structural engineering issues the building had, but said that the company's structural engineering firm informed Amazon of its error in a statement without elaborating.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In a game in which little went right on offense, Rodgers’ two costliest mistakes led directly to Chargers points.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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An undisclosed person or company was using that form with his name, said Asnani, who framed the issue as a likely mistake and emphasized he was not involved in any Missouri campaigns.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately for Copernicus, the geocentric predictions were more accurate — with fewer and smaller observational discrepancies — than the heliocentric model.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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Under Project Firewall, probes could now begin from external intelligence—data discrepancies, worker tipoffs or third-party advocacy campaigns.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The difference is a handful of defenders get Moss’d every week.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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That disparity is especially difficult in the face of the recent government shutdown and subsequent delay of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, commonly known as food stamps.—
James Factora,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wilson is especially mindful of the disparity of campaign funding for and against Proposition 50.—
Debra J. Saunders,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Inconsistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistency. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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