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TOEFL BNC: 5721 COCA: 4975

consistency

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
consistency /kənˈsɪstənsi/ noun
plural consistencies
consistency
/kənˈsɪstənsi/
noun
plural consistencies
Learner's definition of CONSISTENCY
[noncount] : the quality or fact of being consistent一致性;连贯性: such as
: the quality or fact of staying the same at different times前后吻合;前后一致
especially : the quality or fact of being good each time(尤指)一贯性,稳定性
: the quality or fact of having parts that agree with each other协调一致;彼此相符
: the quality of being thick, firm, smooth, etc.黏稠度;坚实度;平滑度
[count]
usually singular通常用单数
[noncount]
TOEFL BNC: 5721 COCA: 4975

consistency

noun

con·​sis·​ten·​cy kən-ˈsi-stən(t)-sē How to pronounce consistency (audio)
plural consistencies
1
a
: agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
The furnishings and decorations in all the rooms reflect a consistency of style.
specifically : ability to be asserted together without contradiction
b
: harmony of conduct or practice with profession
followed her own advice with consistency
2
: degree of firmness, density, viscosity, or resistance to movement or separation of constituent particles
Boil the juice to the consistency of a thick syrup.
3
a
: firmness of constitution or character : persistency
… the rigid consistency with which he had adhered to its principles … Nathaniel Hawthorne
b
archaic : condition of adhering together : firmness of material substance

Example Sentences

His statements on this subject have lacked consistency. Customers expect consistency in the quality of service they receive. Practice will ensure greater consistency of performance. The paints vary in consistency.
Recent Examples on the Web Auburn’s wide receivers made some nice catches against Penn State, even if the offense was unable to sustain consistency or momentum. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2022 Manager Dusty Baker raved about the consistency Valdez has brought to the team this season. Kristie Rieken, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022 Franklin, who ultimately pulled the bill from consideration, said the measure sought to promote consensus-building and consistency in the county council’s legislating. Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 The second lesson asserts that integrity and consistency lead to happiness—and that hypocrisy leads to unhappiness. Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2022 For the freshest taste, start with whole bean coffee and grind it to a coarse consistency using a burr grinder. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2022 But consistency became an issue at the end of Blankenship’s rookie season. The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 Chizik said Eliano’s commitment and consistency influenced the rest of the roster. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022 The win this weekend was more about consistency than brilliance. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

consist(ence) + -ency

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 3b

Time Traveler
The first known use of consistency was in 1594
TOEFL BNC: 5721 COCA: 4975
consistency

noun¹

1always having the same standard, opinions, etc.一致(性)ADJECTIVE | ... OF CONSISTENCY | VERB + CONSISTENCY | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEabsolute, complete完全一致good, great, remarkable良好的/極好的/驚人的穩定性He needs to have better consistency throwing downfield.他的前場投擲需要保持更好的穩定性。internal內部一致性overall總體上的一致The songs on the album have an overall consistency of approach.這張專輯的歌曲處理方法總體一致。intellectual, logical思維上的/邏輯上的連貫性Intellectual consistency is the hallmark of a fine legal mind.思維連貫縝密是優秀法律人才的標誌性特徵。stylistic, thematic風格上的/主題上的連貫性How do you give a sense of thematic consistency to a body of work?你如何使整部作品保持主題上的連貫?... OF CONSISTENCYdegree, level一致程度VERB + CONSISTENCYdemonstrate, show表現出/顯示出穩定性He has shown remarkable consistency in his exam results.他的考試成績一貫優異。achieve, ensure, find, maintain, provide取得一致;保證一致;達到穩定;保持穩定;產生一致性The team must find consistency in its game.球隊必須在比賽中發揮出穩定狀態。an electoral system that provides no consistency in how votes are counted計票方式不一的選舉制度lack前後不一致improve提高穩定性Romero needs to improve his consistency by throwing more first-pitch strikes.羅梅羅需要多擲幾個一投好球來提高穩定性。PREPOSITIONconsistency in, consistency of在⋯方面的一致a consistency of approach方法上的一致consistency with與⋯的一致to maintain consistency with past practice與過去的做法保持一致
consistency

noun²

2thickness/firmness of a liquid substance黏稠度;密實度ADJECTIVE | VERB + CONSISTENCY ADJECTIVEthick, thin濃稠的/稀薄的黏度soft柔滑的黏度creamy, smooth乳脂狀的/細膩的黏稠度rubbery堅韌的硬度runny稀軟的濃度a fudgy concoction with a rather runny consistency稀軟的乳脂調製品rock-like岩石般的硬度The soil is baked to a rock-like consistency.土壤被烘烤得像岩石一樣堅硬。desired, right理想的硬度/濃度;合適的硬度/濃度Knead the dough to the right consistency.把麪團揉到合適的硬度。Add enough water to achieve the desired consistency and blend until smooth.加入足夠的水至需要的濃度,攪拌均勻。VERB + CONSISTENCYhave有⋯的黏稠度The mixture should have the consistency of thick cream.混合液應該像稠奶油那樣黏。give產生⋯的黏稠度

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