Consistency
noun
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way.
Our team is known for its consistency across all seasons.
Often appears as...
- consistency in behavior
- consistency in performance
noun
The way in which a substance holds together in a uniform way.
The dough should have a smooth consistency before baking.
Often appears as...
- consistency of dough
- consistency of mixture
noun
Correctness in the way in which things agree or fit together.
For a mathematical proof to be valid, it must demonstrate consistency.
Often appears as...
- consistency in logic
- consistency in argument
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The state of being unvarying or unchanging.
The company is well-known for the consistency of its services.
Often appears as...
- consistency of services
- consistency of products
noun
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way.
Our team is known for its consistency across all seasons.
Often appears as...
- consistency in behavior
- consistency in performance
noun
The way in which a substance holds together in a uniform way.
The dough should have a smooth consistency before baking.
Often appears as...
- consistency of dough
- consistency of mixture
noun
Correctness in the way in which things agree or fit together.
For a mathematical proof to be valid, it must demonstrate consistency.
Often appears as...
- consistency in logic
- consistency in argument
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The state of being unvarying or unchanging.
The company is well-known for the consistency of its services.
Often appears as...
- consistency of services
- consistency of products
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Predictable Performance
Consistency shows reliability in actions or performance, suggesting dependability.
She admired the chef's consistency; every dish tasted just as good as the last.
Pro Tip 2/2Positive Reputation
Being consistent in behavior or quality often leads to a good reputation.
The consistent excellence of its graduates has elevated the university's reputation.
Pro Tip 1/2Predictable Performance
Consistency shows reliability in actions or performance, suggesting dependability.
She admired the chef's consistency; every dish tasted just as good as the last.
Pro Tip 2/2Positive Reputation
Being consistent in behavior or quality often leads to a good reputation.
The consistent excellence of its graduates has elevated the university's reputation.
Pro Tip 1/2Predictable Performance
Consistency shows reliability in actions or performance, suggesting dependability.
She admired the chef's consistency; every dish tasted just as good as the last.
Pro Tip 2/2Positive Reputation
Being consistent in behavior or quality often leads to a good reputation.
The consistent excellence of its graduates has elevated the university's reputation.
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coherencecongruencedependabilityharmonisationreliablesamestabilityuniformity
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Video examples
Hendrik Poinar: Bring...
over geologically meaningful time frames. And it's probably surprising to many of you sitting in this room that it's not the time that matters, it's not the length of preservation, it's the consistency of the temperature of that preservation that matters most. So if we were to go deep now within the bones and the teeth that actually survived the fossilization process,
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David Brooks: Should you...
The eulogy virtues are the ones that get mentioned in the eulogy, which are who are you, in your depth, what is the nature of your relationships, are you bold, loving, dependable, consistency? And most of us, including me, would say that the eulogy virtues are the more important of the virtues. But at least in my case, are they the ones that
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Ice Age Cave Art:...
This is a one-off. And this is the thing, we don't have the consistency yet. We don't have enough characters to represent spoken language, we're not there yet. But that doesn't mean that there's not very interesting things going on. It's really funny 'cause I just spent all this time building my nice little list of 32 and now my next job
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How to reduce bias in...
The shared norm helped me listen and learn rather than getting defensive. The fact that there was a norm at all reassured me that other people are making similar kinds of mistakes and that we're all learning together. Disrupting bias may start off feeling uncomfortable, but with time and consistency,
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The otherworldly...
partially because their 90% water consistency allows them to withstand immense pressure. But they're the exception. Most deep-sea creatures are confined to a narrow range in the water column where nutrients are scarce since the food drifting downwards from the surface
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Heather Brooke: My...
responsibility, accountability, it's actually being a partner with power. It's about sharing responsibility, sharing accountability. Also, the fact that he threatened to sue me because I got a leak of his leaks, I thought that showed a remarkable sort of inconsistency
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Crowdfunding urban...
considered the most dangerous capital in the world and have made it into something which is actually civilized people are concerned and citizens are very successful in interacting with it but why is it not working for downtown Bogota itself inconsistency in political
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What happens when you...
and lies in how the brain responds when something strikes it. The brain is made of soft fatty tissue, with a consistency something like jello. Inside its protective membranes and the skull's hard casing, this delicate organ is usually well-shielded.
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The price of shame PIPE...
says that even in small numbers, when there's consistency over time, change can happen. In the online world, we can foster minority influence by becoming upstanders. To become an upstander means instead of bystander apathy,
Video examples
The deadly genius of...
either through our direct consumption or through our acceptance of the inconsistency between our policies of prohibition and our actual behavior of tolerance or even encouragement of consumption.
Video examples
Hendrik Poinar: Bring...
over geologically meaningful time frames. And it's probably surprising to many of you sitting in this room that it's not the time that matters, it's not the length of preservation, it's the consistency of the temperature of that preservation that matters most. So if we were to go deep now within the bones and the teeth that actually survived the fossilization process,
Video examples
David Brooks: Should you...
The eulogy virtues are the ones that get mentioned in the eulogy, which are who are you, in your depth, what is the nature of your relationships, are you bold, loving, dependable, consistency? And most of us, including me, would say that the eulogy virtues are the more important of the virtues. But at least in my case, are they the ones that
Video examples
Ice Age Cave Art:...
This is a one-off. And this is the thing, we don't have the consistency yet. We don't have enough characters to represent spoken language, we're not there yet. But that doesn't mean that there's not very interesting things going on. It's really funny 'cause I just spent all this time building my nice little list of 32 and now my next job
Video examples
How to reduce bias in...
The shared norm helped me listen and learn rather than getting defensive. The fact that there was a norm at all reassured me that other people are making similar kinds of mistakes and that we're all learning together. Disrupting bias may start off feeling uncomfortable, but with time and consistency,
Video examples
The otherworldly...
partially because their 90% water consistency allows them to withstand immense pressure. But they're the exception. Most deep-sea creatures are confined to a narrow range in the water column where nutrients are scarce since the food drifting downwards from the surface
Video examples
Heather Brooke: My...
responsibility, accountability, it's actually being a partner with power. It's about sharing responsibility, sharing accountability. Also, the fact that he threatened to sue me because I got a leak of his leaks, I thought that showed a remarkable sort of inconsistency
Video examples
Crowdfunding urban...
considered the most dangerous capital in the world and have made it into something which is actually civilized people are concerned and citizens are very successful in interacting with it but why is it not working for downtown Bogota itself inconsistency in political
Video examples
What happens when you...
and lies in how the brain responds when something strikes it. The brain is made of soft fatty tissue, with a consistency something like jello. Inside its protective membranes and the skull's hard casing, this delicate organ is usually well-shielded.
Video examples
The price of shame PIPE...
says that even in small numbers, when there's consistency over time, change can happen. In the online world, we can foster minority influence by becoming upstanders. To become an upstander means instead of bystander apathy,
Video examples
The deadly genius of...
either through our direct consumption or through our acceptance of the inconsistency between our policies of prohibition and our actual behavior of tolerance or even encouragement of consumption.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Hillary Clinton
American Politician
There's a certain consistency to who I am and what I do, and I think people have finally said, 'Well, you know, I kinda get her now.' I've actually had people say that to me.
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Zaza Pachulia
Georgian Baseball Player
It's tough when you don't know if you're going to play or when you're going to play. But keeping the consistency and keeping in shape is important.
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Arsene Wenger
French Coach
When you look at people who are successful, you will find that they aren't the people who are motivated, but have consistency in their motivation.
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Aldous Huxley
English Novelist
Consistency is contrary to nature, contrary to life. The only completely consistent people are dead.
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Gennaro Gattuso
Italian Athlete
Respect and consistency, as hard work during the week is the only way to earn your place.
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William Allen White
American Editor
Consistency is the paste jewel that only cheap men cherish.
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Jonathan Swift
Irish Writer
There is nothing constant in this world but inconsistency.
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Ian McDiarmid
Scottish Actor
Consistency is very important when you're making films.
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Avery Bradley
American Basketball Player
The most important thing with me is consistency.
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Peggy Noonan
American Writer
Part of courage is simple consistency.
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Hillary Clinton
American Politician
There's a certain consistency to who I am and what I do, and I think people have finally said, 'Well, you know, I kinda get her now.' I've actually had people say that to me.
Quote examples
Zaza Pachulia
Georgian Baseball Player
It's tough when you don't know if you're going to play or when you're going to play. But keeping the consistency and keeping in shape is important.
Quote examples
Arsene Wenger
French Coach
When you look at people who are successful, you will find that they aren't the people who are motivated, but have consistency in their motivation.
Quote examples
Aldous Huxley
English Novelist
Consistency is contrary to nature, contrary to life. The only completely consistent people are dead.
Quote examples
Gennaro Gattuso
Italian Athlete
Respect and consistency, as hard work during the week is the only way to earn your place.
Quote examples
William Allen White
American Editor
Consistency is the paste jewel that only cheap men cherish.
Quote examples
Jonathan Swift
Irish Writer
There is nothing constant in this world but inconsistency.
Quote examples
Ian McDiarmid
Scottish Actor
Consistency is very important when you're making films.
Quote examples
Avery Bradley
American Basketball Player
The most important thing with me is consistency.
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Peggy Noonan
American Writer
Part of courage is simple consistency.
Example 1 of 10
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