INCONSISTENCY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

inconsistency

noun

Definition of inconsistency

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 Von Neumann himself helped develop it as a potential remedy for some logical inconsistencies with Hilbert space that troubled him. — Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 Oliveira was ultimately caught when those around her began to notice inconsistencies in her story, per The Post. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 But their inconsistencies will snuff their chances of making a meaningful playoff run. — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026 That was Austin Simmons, whose early season inconsistency and injury trouble opened the door for Chambliss, a DII transfer (Ferris State) who hoisted the program on his shoulders and led it to the CFP. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inconsistency

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Noun

After a stellar start with just one error in 14 games, Lombard has now committed an error in six consecutive games.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Dylan Beavers drove in Mayo with a two-out single and Taveras scored on a fielding error by Lopez for a 2-0 lead.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of error

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When one important measure changes dramatically while other indicators move in a different direction, that discrepancy demands investigation.

— Katie Pace Miles, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
That discrepancy came to a head last week when the city filed an answer to Kozakiewicz’s lawsuit that acknowledged Lucas’ role in ordering the report.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of discrepancy

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That difference was on display Wednesday in metro Atlanta when a Chinese auto parts company’s American division opened a new regional headquarters and factory.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The fundamental difference is that there is no longer a coronation, and the new monarch automatically becomes king upon the death of his predecessor.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of difference

Noun

Unlike conventional stereo systems, which mainly calculate horizontal differences between images from parallel cameras, CBS accounts for both horizontal and vertical disparities created when cameras converge on a target.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
The data collection would serve to inform research initiatives, identify disparities and guide policy decisions, per the bill.

— Sharon Udasin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

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