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adjective American English pronunciation: consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/
  1. 1
    not changing in behavior, attitudes, or qualities

    Since joining the team last year, he has become our most consistent performer.

    consistent in:

    I have been consistent in my approach over the years.

    be consistent in doing something:

    The government has been consistent in taking the side of large companies against those campaigning for public health and safety.

  2. 3
    containing statements or ideas that are similar or that have the same goal

    the need for a unified and consistent policy

    consistent with:

    These results are consistent with the findings of the previous study.

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consistently

 American English pronunciation: consistently  adverb

He has consistently denied the charges.

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