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k-uh-n-SIST-uh-nsee/kənˈsɪstənsi/

Consistency is staying at the same standard (uncountable): consistency of marking; lack of consistency. Consistent is the adjective (already in the dictionary). Uniformity is a close twin. Markers trained for consistency across centres. Do not mix with consistence (rare).

Meaning

The quality of staying the same in standard or behaviour (uncountable).

Examples

• “Markers were trained for consistency across the three centres.”
• “The argument lacks consistency, which is why the conclusion wobbles.”

Good to know

Uncountable: consistency; consistency of / in. Adjective: consistent. Close: uniformity. Opposite: inconsistency. Assessment and arguments. Texture sense in cooking is another field.

Near in meaning

uniformity

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