Definition of consistency in English:

consistency

(also consistence)

nounPlural consistencies kənˈsɪst(ə)nsikənˈsɪstənsi

mass noun

1Consistent behaviour or treatment.
the consistency of measurement techniques
Example sentencesExamples
- That is just because consistency of treatment and equality and considerations of good administration are at stake.
- All I ask is that for consistency's sake, they stick with the same inscription.
- This is the only way to retain his lofty isolationism with any consistency; but it forces him to indulge in horrible intellectual contortions.
- The patient's ability to enjoy good health thereafter depends on his consistency in following his treatment programme.
- To ensure consistency and fairness, early in the marking process a sample of scripts is marked and checked.
- With respect to the many systems objection, an obvious first move is to reject its identification of coherence with mere logical consistency.
- It is a big mistake, however, to expect the same outcome in media where evidence, consistency and rationality are deemed important.
- Characters and plot threads come and go without a great deal of logic or consistency.
- I'm impressed by the pains taken across the system to ensure consistency and fairness.
- The framework for consent will be set out in legislation to ensure clarity, fairness and consistency, the Minister said.
- It seems less likely that weak-culture firms will be able to exhibit behavioral consistency over time.
- Dictators, after all, aren't known for their moral consistency or steady behavior.
- Even when teaching is of high coherence and consistency, students may experience stress.
- But rationalism is about intellectual integrity and consistency, not fudge and sentimentality.
- It's too much to ask people grieving over the violent death of a child to exhibit perfect philosophical consistency.
- Editorial control does not always extend to ensuring factual accuracy or consistency of messages about food, cooking, eating and health.
- The remarkable consistency of their application has been extensively documented.
- We wished to test the consistency and accuracy of results obtained using our new method.
- Common sense, moderation and consistency are the foundations of a fit body and healthy nutrition.
- The bigger the economic uncertainty grows, the more policy consistency is necessary.
- The clarity and consistency of the present policy would be put at risk if exceptions were made.
- The art program has been totally updated for consistency and accuracy.
- Our regulatory framework is overcomplicated and does not provide consistency of treatment or outcome.
- It is in this way that one can perhaps analyze the consistency and application of some of his earliest thinking.
- On the surface, the case for the rule of law seems the utmost in consistency and fairness.
- He said a single force helped to provide consistency in policing standards across the railways.
- The investigators reviewed the coding and analysis system to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- It puts fairness and consistency in place, ensuring that all public holidays will be treated the same way.
- The selection of and adjustment for potential confounders needs greater clarity, consistency, and explanation
- How this stood up to standards of logic or consistency was hard to fathom.
- The key issue is whether a specific application of consistency is useful and not foolish.
- Needless to say there are degrees of logical and other consistency, and perfect consistency is not to be expected.
- Portions of these translations were then back-translated to check for accuracy and consistency.
- A daily act of worship was also recommended as well as greater consistency in the management of student behaviour.
- Fairness and consistency are key practices when you're running an online community.
- The length of the recall period may influence the consistency and accuracy of respondents' reports.
- It must be logical, with consistency, coherence and clarity.
- This conformation would also reduce the waste of research resources and ensure a better consistency of results.
- It is argued that a National Crime Recording Standard will led to more consistency between forces but again this raises more questions.
- There was considerable consistency in the reasons given for either discussing or not discussing the diagnosis with their children.
Synonyms
evenness, steadiness, stability, constancy, regularity, uniformity, equilibrium, unity, orderliness, lack of change, lack of deviation
dependability, reliability
1. 1.1 The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary greatly in quality over time.
  we know we have the ability at the club—what we need is consistency
  Example sentencesExamples
  Their consistency of performance has been the cornerstone of their successes all through and they have matured immeasurably.
  What comes out clearly is that the Indian team lacks consistency in performance, due to the needless shuffling.
  We've achieved consistency in our players, knowing each other, playing as a team.
  It's about getting that consistency in his performance.
  We have kept some good results but what I need is more consistency than we have achieved and that is the thing we have to focus on.
  The City boss is now intent on selecting as many players as possible that he can rely on for consistency of performance during the vital last four matches of the season.
  Before this year, he had shown neither the consistency nor the patience necessary to contend over a long season.
  Buying a set of clubs that are custom-fit, rather than off the rack, could give you more accuracy and consistency.
  Sadly though, she lacked the consistency necessary to secure a spot on a World or Olympic team.
  He was the only driver who achieved this record of consistency and reliability.
  To achieve consistency every year in Europe, then, you have to keep quality players and pay good wages.
  Consistency in selection has been matched by consistency in performance once the Lord's blip was negotiated.
  It will be a significant step in achieving consistency in your game.
  What we are looking for is consistency of performance.
  He wanted to achieve a greater level of consistency in his game and to win a second Leinster title.
  But, to me, that is only to say that no person ever achieves total consistency.
  He talks about his intentions for the rest of the season, and he cites consistency in his performance as the main objective.
  If you're struggling with consistency and accuracy, this might be your best chance of making solid contact.
  Studies show there is very little consistency in the performance of actively managed funds.
  We've got to produce consistency of performance, individually and collectively, so that we are a threat every time we go on the field.
2The way in which a substance holds together; thickness or viscosity.
the sauce has the consistency of creamed butter
Example sentencesExamples
- It is generally about the size of a melon, a little fibrous towards the centre, but everywhere else quite smooth and puddingy, something in consistence between yeast-dumplings and batter-pudding.
- In their native countries they are seldom eaten before the skin is discoloured and the pulp of so soft a consistence that it can be scooped out with a spoon.
- The study involves having the patient ingest different consistencies of liquid barium preparation, starting with a thin liquid barium preparation and proceeding to a thicker consistency similar to what is in the patient's daily diet.
- With the machine running, gradually add enough oil to achieve a sloppy paste consistency.
- But if you want to achieve the right consistency, it's important to remember two things.
- If you're doing this by hand, it will take up to 10-15 minutes to achieve the right consistency.
- Light, crisp and fluffy, they were of perfect consistency - and the combination of pudding and salty gravy just couldn't be beaten.
- I began looking for a place to sit and found that the seats were covered in snot rockets and several other gooey substances of different consistencies.
- Add enough water to achieve the desired consistency and blend until smooth.
- I devised renal menu templates for a variety of energy levels, diet texture and fluid consistencies.
- I work closely with the speech language pathologist in identifying and managing patients with dysphagia, ensuring appropriate food textures and fluid consistencies are provided.
- If the soup is too thick, add a little water until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Applesauce has many different consistencies, and this depends on your preference.
- Lightly whip the cream into soft peaks, then gently fold it in to achieve the required whipped consistency.
- With the consistence of sloppy polenta, grits are a taste worth acquiring.
Synonyms
thickness, density, firmness, solidity, viscosity, cohesion, heaviness, degree of thickness, degree of density
texture

Origin

Late 16th century (denoting permanence of form): from late Latin consistentia, from consistent- 'standing firm' (see consistent).

Rhymes

insistency, persistency

Definition of consistency in US English:

consistency

(also consistence)

nounkənˈsistənsēkənˈsɪstənsi

1Conformity in the application of something, typically that which is necessary for the sake of logic, accuracy, or fairness.
the grading system is to be streamlined to ensure greater consistency
Example sentencesExamples
- Needless to say there are degrees of logical and other consistency, and perfect consistency is not to be expected.
- It is argued that a National Crime Recording Standard will led to more consistency between forces but again this raises more questions.
- This is the only way to retain his lofty isolationism with any consistency; but it forces him to indulge in horrible intellectual contortions.
- The length of the recall period may influence the consistency and accuracy of respondents' reports.
- It seems less likely that weak-culture firms will be able to exhibit behavioral consistency over time.
- It puts fairness and consistency in place, ensuring that all public holidays will be treated the same way.
- Fairness and consistency are key practices when you're running an online community.
- The art program has been totally updated for consistency and accuracy.
- I'm impressed by the pains taken across the system to ensure consistency and fairness.
- The remarkable consistency of their application has been extensively documented.
- The patient's ability to enjoy good health thereafter depends on his consistency in following his treatment programme.
- The key issue is whether a specific application of consistency is useful and not foolish.
- That is just because consistency of treatment and equality and considerations of good administration are at stake.
- This conformation would also reduce the waste of research resources and ensure a better consistency of results.
- The selection of and adjustment for potential confounders needs greater clarity, consistency, and explanation
- Even when teaching is of high coherence and consistency, students may experience stress.
- Characters and plot threads come and go without a great deal of logic or consistency.
- The investigators reviewed the coding and analysis system to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Our regulatory framework is overcomplicated and does not provide consistency of treatment or outcome.
- The clarity and consistency of the present policy would be put at risk if exceptions were made.
- It must be logical, with consistency, coherence and clarity.
- It is in this way that one can perhaps analyze the consistency and application of some of his earliest thinking.
- All I ask is that for consistency's sake, they stick with the same inscription.
- Editorial control does not always extend to ensuring factual accuracy or consistency of messages about food, cooking, eating and health.
- He said a single force helped to provide consistency in policing standards across the railways.
- To ensure consistency and fairness, early in the marking process a sample of scripts is marked and checked.
- Common sense, moderation and consistency are the foundations of a fit body and healthy nutrition.
- There was considerable consistency in the reasons given for either discussing or not discussing the diagnosis with their children.
- With respect to the many systems objection, an obvious first move is to reject its identification of coherence with mere logical consistency.
- How this stood up to standards of logic or consistency was hard to fathom.
- The framework for consent will be set out in legislation to ensure clarity, fairness and consistency, the Minister said.
- On the surface, the case for the rule of law seems the utmost in consistency and fairness.
- A daily act of worship was also recommended as well as greater consistency in the management of student behaviour.
- Dictators, after all, aren't known for their moral consistency or steady behavior.
- It is a big mistake, however, to expect the same outcome in media where evidence, consistency and rationality are deemed important.
- Portions of these translations were then back-translated to check for accuracy and consistency.
- It's too much to ask people grieving over the violent death of a child to exhibit perfect philosophical consistency.
- We wished to test the consistency and accuracy of results obtained using our new method.
- The bigger the economic uncertainty grows, the more policy consistency is necessary.
- But rationalism is about intellectual integrity and consistency, not fudge and sentimentality.
Synonyms
evenness, steadiness, stability, constancy, regularity, uniformity, equilibrium, unity, orderliness, lack of change, lack of deviation
1. 1.1 The achievement of a level of performance that does not vary greatly in quality over time.
  his principal problem in tennis has been consistency
  Example sentencesExamples
  It will be a significant step in achieving consistency in your game.
  But, to me, that is only to say that no person ever achieves total consistency.
  Consistency in selection has been matched by consistency in performance once the Lord's blip was negotiated.
  If you're struggling with consistency and accuracy, this might be your best chance of making solid contact.
  Buying a set of clubs that are custom-fit, rather than off the rack, could give you more accuracy and consistency.
  What we are looking for is consistency of performance.
  He was the only driver who achieved this record of consistency and reliability.
  He wanted to achieve a greater level of consistency in his game and to win a second Leinster title.
  What comes out clearly is that the Indian team lacks consistency in performance, due to the needless shuffling.
  Studies show there is very little consistency in the performance of actively managed funds.
  Before this year, he had shown neither the consistency nor the patience necessary to contend over a long season.
  We've got to produce consistency of performance, individually and collectively, so that we are a threat every time we go on the field.
  Sadly though, she lacked the consistency necessary to secure a spot on a World or Olympic team.
  We've achieved consistency in our players, knowing each other, playing as a team.
  We have kept some good results but what I need is more consistency than we have achieved and that is the thing we have to focus on.
  Their consistency of performance has been the cornerstone of their successes all through and they have matured immeasurably.
  To achieve consistency every year in Europe, then, you have to keep quality players and pay good wages.
  It's about getting that consistency in his performance.
  The City boss is now intent on selecting as many players as possible that he can rely on for consistency of performance during the vital last four matches of the season.
  He talks about his intentions for the rest of the season, and he cites consistency in his performance as the main objective.
2The way in which a substance, typically a liquid, holds together; thickness or viscosity.
the sauce has the consistency of creamed butter
Example sentencesExamples
- If you're doing this by hand, it will take up to 10-15 minutes to achieve the right consistency.
- In their native countries they are seldom eaten before the skin is discoloured and the pulp of so soft a consistence that it can be scooped out with a spoon.
- It is generally about the size of a melon, a little fibrous towards the centre, but everywhere else quite smooth and puddingy, something in consistence between yeast-dumplings and batter-pudding.
- Add enough water to achieve the desired consistency and blend until smooth.
- I began looking for a place to sit and found that the seats were covered in snot rockets and several other gooey substances of different consistencies.
- Applesauce has many different consistencies, and this depends on your preference.
- I work closely with the speech language pathologist in identifying and managing patients with dysphagia, ensuring appropriate food textures and fluid consistencies are provided.
- With the machine running, gradually add enough oil to achieve a sloppy paste consistency.
- I devised renal menu templates for a variety of energy levels, diet texture and fluid consistencies.
- The study involves having the patient ingest different consistencies of liquid barium preparation, starting with a thin liquid barium preparation and proceeding to a thicker consistency similar to what is in the patient's daily diet.
- Lightly whip the cream into soft peaks, then gently fold it in to achieve the required whipped consistency.
- Light, crisp and fluffy, they were of perfect consistency - and the combination of pudding and salty gravy just couldn't be beaten.
- If the soup is too thick, add a little water until the desired consistency is achieved.
- With the consistence of sloppy polenta, grits are a taste worth acquiring.
- But if you want to achieve the right consistency, it's important to remember two things.
Synonyms
thickness, density, firmness, solidity, viscosity, cohesion, heaviness, degree of thickness, degree of density

Origin

Late 16th century (denoting permanence of form): from late Latin consistentia, from consistent- ‘standing firm’ (see consistent).

单词	consistency
释义	Definition of consistency in English: consistency (also consistence) nounPlural consistencies kənˈsɪst(ə)nsikənˈsɪstənsi mass noun 1Consistent behaviour or treatment. the consistency of measurement techniques Example sentencesExamples That is just because consistency of treatment and equality and considerations of good administration are at stake. All I ask is that for consistency's sake, they stick with the same inscription. This is the only way to retain his lofty isolationism with any consistency; but it forces him to indulge in horrible intellectual contortions. The patient's ability to enjoy good health thereafter depends on his consistency in following his treatment programme. To ensure consistency and fairness, early in the marking process a sample of scripts is marked and checked. With respect to the many systems objection, an obvious first move is to reject its identification of coherence with mere logical consistency. It is a big mistake, however, to expect the same outcome in media where evidence, consistency and rationality are deemed important. Characters and plot threads come and go without a great deal of logic or consistency. I'm impressed by the pains taken across the system to ensure consistency and fairness. The framework for consent will be set out in legislation to ensure clarity, fairness and consistency, the Minister said. It seems less likely that weak-culture firms will be able to exhibit behavioral consistency over time. Dictators, after all, aren't known for their moral consistency or steady behavior. Even when teaching is of high coherence and consistency, students may experience stress. But rationalism is about intellectual integrity and consistency, not fudge and sentimentality. It's too much to ask people grieving over the violent death of a child to exhibit perfect philosophical consistency. Editorial control does not always extend to ensuring factual accuracy or consistency of messages about food, cooking, eating and health. The remarkable consistency of their application has been extensively documented. We wished to test the consistency and accuracy of results obtained using our new method. Common sense, moderation and consistency are the foundations of a fit body and healthy nutrition. The bigger the economic uncertainty grows, the more policy consistency is necessary. The clarity and consistency of the present policy would be put at risk if exceptions were made. The art program has been totally updated for consistency and accuracy. Our regulatory framework is overcomplicated and does not provide consistency of treatment or outcome. It is in this way that one can perhaps analyze the consistency and application of some of his earliest thinking. On the surface, the case for the rule of law seems the utmost in consistency and fairness. He said a single force helped to provide consistency in policing standards across the railways. The investigators reviewed the coding and analysis system to ensure accuracy and consistency. It puts fairness and consistency in place, ensuring that all public holidays will be treated the same way. The selection of and adjustment for potential confounders needs greater clarity, consistency, and explanation How this stood up to standards of logic or consistency was hard to fathom. The key issue is whether a specific application of consistency is useful and not foolish. Needless to say there are degrees of logical and other consistency, and perfect consistency is not to be expected. Portions of these translations were then back-translated to check for accuracy and consistency. A daily act of worship was also recommended as well as greater consistency in the management of student behaviour. Fairness and consistency are key practices when you're running an online community. The length of the recall period may influence the consistency and accuracy of respondents' reports. It must be logical, with consistency, coherence and clarity. This conformation would also reduce the waste of research resources and ensure a better consistency of results. It is argued that a National Crime Recording Standard will led to more consistency between forces but again this raises more questions. There was considerable consistency in the reasons given for either discussing or not discussing the diagnosis with their children. Synonyms evenness, steadiness, stability, constancy, regularity, uniformity, equilibrium, unity, orderliness, lack of change, lack of deviation dependability, reliability 1.1 The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary greatly in quality over time. we know we have the ability at the club—what we need is consistency Example sentencesExamples Their consistency of performance has been the cornerstone of their successes all through and they have matured immeasurably. What comes out clearly is that the Indian team lacks consistency in performance, due to the needless shuffling. We've achieved consistency in our players, knowing each other, playing as a team. It's about getting that consistency in his performance. We have kept some good results but what I need is more consistency than we have achieved and that is the thing we have to focus on. The City boss is now intent on selecting as many players as possible that he can rely on for consistency of performance during the vital last four matches of the season. Before this year, he had shown neither the consistency nor the patience necessary to contend over a long season. Buying a set of clubs that are custom-fit, rather than off the rack, could give you more accuracy and consistency. Sadly though, she lacked the consistency necessary to secure a spot on a World or Olympic team. He was the only driver who achieved this record of consistency and reliability. To achieve consistency every year in Europe, then, you have to keep quality players and pay good wages. Consistency in selection has been matched by consistency in performance once the Lord's blip was negotiated. It will be a significant step in achieving consistency in your game. What we are looking for is consistency of performance. He wanted to achieve a greater level of consistency in his game and to win a second Leinster title. But, to me, that is only to say that no person ever achieves total consistency. He talks about his intentions for the rest of the season, and he cites consistency in his performance as the main objective. If you're struggling with consistency and accuracy, this might be your best chance of making solid contact. Studies show there is very little consistency in the performance of actively managed funds. We've got to produce consistency of performance, individually and collectively, so that we are a threat every time we go on the field. 2The way in which a substance holds together; thickness or viscosity. the sauce has the consistency of creamed butter Example sentencesExamples It is generally about the size of a melon, a little fibrous towards the centre, but everywhere else quite smooth and puddingy, something in consistence between yeast-dumplings and batter-pudding. In their native countries they are seldom eaten before the skin is discoloured and the pulp of so soft a consistence that it can be scooped out with a spoon. The study involves having the patient ingest different consistencies of liquid barium preparation, starting with a thin liquid barium preparation and proceeding to a thicker consistency similar to what is in the patient's daily diet. With the machine running, gradually add enough oil to achieve a sloppy paste consistency. But if you want to achieve the right consistency, it's important to remember two things. If you're doing this by hand, it will take up to 10-15 minutes to achieve the right consistency. Light, crisp and fluffy, they were of perfect consistency - and the combination of pudding and salty gravy just couldn't be beaten. I began looking for a place to sit and found that the seats were covered in snot rockets and several other gooey substances of different consistencies. Add enough water to achieve the desired consistency and blend until smooth. I devised renal menu templates for a variety of energy levels, diet texture and fluid consistencies. I work closely with the speech language pathologist in identifying and managing patients with dysphagia, ensuring appropriate food textures and fluid consistencies are provided. If the soup is too thick, add a little water until the desired consistency is achieved. Applesauce has many different consistencies, and this depends on your preference. Lightly whip the cream into soft peaks, then gently fold it in to achieve the required whipped consistency. With the consistence of sloppy polenta, grits are a taste worth acquiring. Synonyms thickness, density, firmness, solidity, viscosity, cohesion, heaviness, degree of thickness, degree of density texture Origin Late 16th century (denoting permanence of form): from late Latin consistentia, from consistent- 'standing firm' (see consistent). Rhymes insistency, persistency Definition of consistency in US English: consistency (also consistence) nounkənˈsistənsēkənˈsɪstənsi 1Conformity in the application of something, typically that which is necessary for the sake of logic, accuracy, or fairness. the grading system is to be streamlined to ensure greater consistency Example sentencesExamples Needless to say there are degrees of logical and other consistency, and perfect consistency is not to be expected. It is argued that a National Crime Recording Standard will led to more consistency between forces but again this raises more questions. This is the only way to retain his lofty isolationism with any consistency; but it forces him to indulge in horrible intellectual contortions. The length of the recall period may influence the consistency and accuracy of respondents' reports. It seems less likely that weak-culture firms will be able to exhibit behavioral consistency over time. It puts fairness and consistency in place, ensuring that all public holidays will be treated the same way. Fairness and consistency are key practices when you're running an online community. The art program has been totally updated for consistency and accuracy. I'm impressed by the pains taken across the system to ensure consistency and fairness. The remarkable consistency of their application has been extensively documented. The patient's ability to enjoy good health thereafter depends on his consistency in following his treatment programme. The key issue is whether a specific application of consistency is useful and not foolish. That is just because consistency of treatment and equality and considerations of good administration are at stake. This conformation would also reduce the waste of research resources and ensure a better consistency of results. The selection of and adjustment for potential confounders needs greater clarity, consistency, and explanation Even when teaching is of high coherence and consistency, students may experience stress. Characters and plot threads come and go without a great deal of logic or consistency. The investigators reviewed the coding and analysis system to ensure accuracy and consistency. Our regulatory framework is overcomplicated and does not provide consistency of treatment or outcome. The clarity and consistency of the present policy would be put at risk if exceptions were made. It must be logical, with consistency, coherence and clarity. It is in this way that one can perhaps analyze the consistency and application of some of his earliest thinking. All I ask is that for consistency's sake, they stick with the same inscription. Editorial control does not always extend to ensuring factual accuracy or consistency of messages about food, cooking, eating and health. He said a single force helped to provide consistency in policing standards across the railways. To ensure consistency and fairness, early in the marking process a sample of scripts is marked and checked. Common sense, moderation and consistency are the foundations of a fit body and healthy nutrition. There was considerable consistency in the reasons given for either discussing or not discussing the diagnosis with their children. With respect to the many systems objection, an obvious first move is to reject its identification of coherence with mere logical consistency. How this stood up to standards of logic or consistency was hard to fathom. The framework for consent will be set out in legislation to ensure clarity, fairness and consistency, the Minister said. On the surface, the case for the rule of law seems the utmost in consistency and fairness. A daily act of worship was also recommended as well as greater consistency in the management of student behaviour. Dictators, after all, aren't known for their moral consistency or steady behavior. It is a big mistake, however, to expect the same outcome in media where evidence, consistency and rationality are deemed important. Portions of these translations were then back-translated to check for accuracy and consistency. It's too much to ask people grieving over the violent death of a child to exhibit perfect philosophical consistency. We wished to test the consistency and accuracy of results obtained using our new method. The bigger the economic uncertainty grows, the more policy consistency is necessary. But rationalism is about intellectual integrity and consistency, not fudge and sentimentality. Synonyms evenness, steadiness, stability, constancy, regularity, uniformity, equilibrium, unity, orderliness, lack of change, lack of deviation 1.1 The achievement of a level of performance that does not vary greatly in quality over time. his principal problem in tennis has been consistency Example sentencesExamples It will be a significant step in achieving consistency in your game. But, to me, that is only to say that no person ever achieves total consistency. Consistency in selection has been matched by consistency in performance once the Lord's blip was negotiated. If you're struggling with consistency and accuracy, this might be your best chance of making solid contact. Buying a set of clubs that are custom-fit, rather than off the rack, could give you more accuracy and consistency. What we are looking for is consistency of performance. He was the only driver who achieved this record of consistency and reliability. He wanted to achieve a greater level of consistency in his game and to win a second Leinster title. What comes out clearly is that the Indian team lacks consistency in performance, due to the needless shuffling. Studies show there is very little consistency in the performance of actively managed funds. Before this year, he had shown neither the consistency nor the patience necessary to contend over a long season. We've got to produce consistency of performance, individually and collectively, so that we are a threat every time we go on the field. Sadly though, she lacked the consistency necessary to secure a spot on a World or Olympic team. We've achieved consistency in our players, knowing each other, playing as a team. We have kept some good results but what I need is more consistency than we have achieved and that is the thing we have to focus on. Their consistency of performance has been the cornerstone of their successes all through and they have matured immeasurably. To achieve consistency every year in Europe, then, you have to keep quality players and pay good wages. It's about getting that consistency in his performance. The City boss is now intent on selecting as many players as possible that he can rely on for consistency of performance during the vital last four matches of the season. He talks about his intentions for the rest of the season, and he cites consistency in his performance as the main objective. 2The way in which a substance, typically a liquid, holds together; thickness or viscosity. the sauce has the consistency of creamed butter Example sentencesExamples If you're doing this by hand, it will take up to 10-15 minutes to achieve the right consistency. In their native countries they are seldom eaten before the skin is discoloured and the pulp of so soft a consistence that it can be scooped out with a spoon. It is generally about the size of a melon, a little fibrous towards the centre, but everywhere else quite smooth and puddingy, something in consistence between yeast-dumplings and batter-pudding. Add enough water to achieve the desired consistency and blend until smooth. I began looking for a place to sit and found that the seats were covered in snot rockets and several other gooey substances of different consistencies. Applesauce has many different consistencies, and this depends on your preference. I work closely with the speech language pathologist in identifying and managing patients with dysphagia, ensuring appropriate food textures and fluid consistencies are provided. With the machine running, gradually add enough oil to achieve a sloppy paste consistency. I devised renal menu templates for a variety of energy levels, diet texture and fluid consistencies. The study involves having the patient ingest different consistencies of liquid barium preparation, starting with a thin liquid barium preparation and proceeding to a thicker consistency similar to what is in the patient's daily diet. Lightly whip the cream into soft peaks, then gently fold it in to achieve the required whipped consistency. Light, crisp and fluffy, they were of perfect consistency - and the combination of pudding and salty gravy just couldn't be beaten. If the soup is too thick, add a little water until the desired consistency is achieved. With the consistence of sloppy polenta, grits are a taste worth acquiring. But if you want to achieve the right consistency, it's important to remember two things. Synonyms thickness, density, firmness, solidity, viscosity, cohesion, heaviness, degree of thickness, degree of density Origin Late 16th century (denoting permanence of form): from late Latin consistentia, from consistent- ‘standing firm’ (see consistent).
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