The phrase
"serious inconsistency" describes a situation where there is a significant contradiction or disagreement. It means that something doesn't match up or make sense in a significant way.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«serious»
«inconsistency»
Sentences with «serious inconsistency»
- Defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger was able to demonstrate to the Crown a number of serious inconsistencies in the statement of the complainant in comparison to other statements obtained through the defence investigation. (nrlawyers.com)
- Lack of Consistency Between Modeled and Observed Temperature Trends Energy & Environment, 22, 375 - 406 DOI — 10.1260 / 0958 - 305X.22.4.375 (Not quoted in SOD) drew attention to the fact that «The US Climate Change Science Program [CCSP, 2006] reported, and Douglass et al. [2007] and NIPCC [2008] confirmed, a «potentially serious inconsistency» between modeled and observed trends in tropical surface and tropospheric temperatures.» (wattsupwiththat.com)
- «There are serious inconsistencies between Mr Nix's original testimony of 27 February, and evidence received under the inquiry since.» (bbc.com)
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