Collocations for inconsistency - noun
ADJ.
serious | glaring | apparent | internal
Researchers have found that internal inconsistencies in hospital case notes are common.
Researchers have found that internal inconsistencies in hospital case notes are common.
logical
VERB + INCONSISTENCY
contain | be filled with
The script is filled with logical inconsistencies.
The script is filled with logical inconsistencies.
lead to, result in
The lack of a clear set of competition rules resulted in inconsistency in the awarding of prizes.
The lack of a clear set of competition rules resulted in inconsistency in the awarding of prizes.
find, see, spot
The program has found an inconsistency in the database files. | She was quick to spot the inconsistencies between his two reports.
The program has found an inconsistency in the database files. | She was quick to spot the inconsistencies between his two reports.
point out, reveal
Commentators have pointed out the inconsistencies in the government''s financial policy.
Commentators have pointed out the inconsistencies in the government''s financial policy.
remove, resolve
The amendment will remove the inconsistency between the two laws.
The amendment will remove the inconsistency between the two laws.
INCONSISTENCY + VERB
emerge | creep in, creep into sth
Inconsistencies began to creep into his testimony.
Inconsistencies began to creep into his testimony.
PREP.
~ in
inconsistencies in the evidence
inconsistencies in the evidence