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
The board member, who went to the investigators with the information due to financial inconsistencies in the condo's documents, was later removed from the board.
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Anna McAllister, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Venezuelan talent David Martinez, 20, should get a good look in this role, too, after inconsistency on the wings.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
The evidence is considered very low certainty due to the studies’ risk of bias, inconsistency, and imprecision.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
Crow-Armstrong focused on his batting stance extensively over the offseason to correct that inconsistency.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Anna McAllister, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Venezuelan talent David Martinez, 20, should get a good look in this role, too, after inconsistency on the wings.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
The evidence is considered very low certainty due to the studies’ risk of bias, inconsistency, and imprecision.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
Crow-Armstrong focused on his batting stance extensively over the offseason to correct that inconsistency.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsistency
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The man is facing a charge of grossly negligent homicide, with state prosecutors in Innsbruck accusing him of making multiple errors, including seeking help too late and not carrying suitable equipment.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The poll found that Cornyn, Hunt and Paxton all have a lead over Crockett and Talarico in a hypothetical November matchup, but that their leads are within the poll’s margin of error.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the dugout, after hitting an RBI single off Zac Gallen, Kyle made the mistake of catching a video of the TV broadcast.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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According to our cleaning pros, these are the most common mistakes people make with comforters, and simple fixes that keep them smelling clean all season.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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The discrepancy in how people view AI has perhaps never been so apparent as this past week, after a viral essay from an AI CEO and investor claimed the tech is coming for any job that involves sitting in front of a computer.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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This board member discovered discrepancies in the accounting and financial records.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Milford’s depth was the difference as Brayden Boccia at 126 pounds delivered a decisive 10-0 pinfall victory continuing a family legacy on the mat.—
Brian Fabry,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Basyrova’s jump shots and senior wing Cara McKel’s backdoor layups were the difference makers on offense.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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But Stockton made up for the weight disparity while pinning his way through the state tournament for the second straight year.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The rink disparity’s roots go back to well before the countries’ current allocation of resources.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Inconsistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsistency. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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