noun
ADJECTIVE
▪ serious
▪ glaring
▪ apparent
▪ internal
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Researchers have found that internal inconsistencies in hospital case notes are common.
▪ factual , logical , statistical
VERB + INCONSISTENCY
▪ contain
▪ lead to , result in
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The lack of clear rules resulted in ~ in the awarding of prizes.
▪ detect , find , notice , see , spot
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The program has found an ~ in the database files.
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She was quick to spot the inconsistencies between his two reports.
▪ highlight , point out , reveal
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Commentators have pointed out the inconsistencies in the government's financial policy.
▪ correct , reconcile , remove , resolve
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The amendment will remove the ~ between the two laws.
INCONSISTENCY + VERB
▪ arise , emerge
PREPOSITION
▪ ~ in
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inconsistencies in the evidence