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consistency
[ kuhn-sis-tuhn-see ]
noun
- a degree of density, firmness, viscosity, etc.:
The liquid has the consistency of cream.
- steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc.:
There is consistency in his pattern of behavior.
- agreement, harmony, or compatibility, especially correspondence or uniformity among the parts of a complex thing:
consistency of colors throughout the house.
- the condition of cohering or holding together and retaining form; solidity or firmness.
consistency
/ kənˈsɪstənsɪ /
noun
- agreement or accordance with facts, form, or characteristics previously shown or stated
- agreement or harmony between parts of something complex; compatibility
- degree of viscosity or firmness
- the state or quality of holding or sticking together and retaining shape
- conformity with previous attitudes, behaviour, practice, etc
Word History and Origins
Origin of consistency1
Example Sentences
It is consistency, it is quality in and I mean, it's what I have in my house.
She and other survivors of strangulation have welcomed new guidance on punishing offenders after the Sentencing Council - which promotes transparency and consistency - issued the first recommendations for judges and magistrates in Wales and England.
“It’s all about finding the rhythm and the tempo and the consistency of trying to get exactly 1.3 seconds for every single kick.”
They still need more consistency but having undergone plenty of changes in the past two years, it has been a very strong start to the season by Brighton.
Often maligned for a lack of consistency, Pope has shown why England rate his contribution as a team man so highly.
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