consistency
/kənˈsɪstənsi/The quality of being steady, uniform, or reliable over time
Her consistency in training helped her win the marathon.
Her steady and regular training routine led to her victory.
Often used to describe reliability in behavior, performance, or quality.
The degree to which a measurement or process produces the same result under the same conditions
The lab tested the consistency of the new drug formulation.
The lab checked if the drug's composition remained the same in repeated tests.
In science, consistency refers to reproducibility of results.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'consistency' to describe reliability in actions, performance, or quality.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Redundancy
Do not use 'consistency' with words like 'always' or 'regularly' as they imply the same idea.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'consistentia', meaning 'agreement, harmony', from 'consistere' (to stand together)
📝Usage Notes
Can refer to both physical uniformity (e.g., texture) and abstract reliability (e.g., behavior).