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   consistency

   /kənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/

   noun

   • 1. consistent behaviour or treatment: "the consistency of measurement techniques" Similar evennesssteadinessstabilityconstancyregularityuniformityequilibriumunityorderlinesslack of changelack of deviationdependabilityreliabilityOpposite inconsistency
   • ▪ the quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary greatly in quality over time: "we know we have the ability at the club—what we need is consistency"
   • 2. the way in which a substance holds together; thickness or viscosity: "the sauce has the consistency of creamed butter" Similar thicknessdensityfirmnesssolidityviscositycohesionheavinessdegree of thicknessdegree of densitytexture

   Word Origin late 16th century (denoting permanence of form): from late Latin consistentia, from consistent- ‘standing firm’ (see consistent).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSISTENCY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONSISTENCY definition: 1. the physical nature of a substance, especially a thick liquid, for example by being thick or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CONSISTENCY is agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence; specifically : ability to be asserted together without contradiction. How to use consistency in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONSISTENCY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or of always happening in a similar way: They've won a few games this season but they lack consistency. It's important to show some consistency in your work. Opposite. inconsistency. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   The noun consistency also refers to uniformity or compatibility between things or parts. For example, you might need to check the consistency of spelling in a document or the consistency among eye-witness accounts of a crime. Consistency usually implies a positive sense of dependability.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSISTENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONSISTENT definition: 1. always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way: 2. in agreement with other…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONSISTENCY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Consistency is the quality or condition of being consistent. He scores goals with remarkable consistency. There's always a lack of consistency in matters of foreign policy.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconsistency noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of consistency noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › consistencyConsistency - definition of consistency by The Free Dictionary

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   1. agreement or accordance with facts, form, or characteristics previously shown or stated. 2. agreement or harmony between parts of something complex; compatibility. 3. (General Physics) degree of viscosity or firmness. 4. the state or quality of holding or sticking together and retaining shape.

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    The meaning of CONSISTENT is marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity : free from variation or contradiction. How to use consistent in a sentence.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › consistencyConsistency Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Consistency definition: Reliability or uniformity of successive results or events.