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Non-contradiction of a theory
propositional or first-order logics) every inconsistent theory is trivial. Consistency of a theory is a syntactic notion, whose semantic counterpart is satisfiability
Consistency
Topics referred to by the same term
Consistency. Consistency, in logic, is a quality of no contradiction. Consistency may also refer to: Consistency (database systems) Consistency (knowledge
Consistency_(disambiguation)
Consistency model used in distributed computing to achieve high availability
Eventual consistency is a consistency model used in distributed computing to achieve high availability. An eventually consistent system ensures that if
Eventual_consistency
Whether items that propose to measure the same construct produce similar scores
In statistics and research, internal consistency is typically a measure based on the correlations between different items on the same test (or the same
Internal_consistency
Robustness properties for database transactions
In computer science, ACID (atomicity, consistency, isolation, durability) is a set of properties of database transactions intended to guarantee data validity
ACID
In statistics, Fisher consistency, named after Ronald Fisher, is a desirable property of an estimator asserting that if the estimator were calculated
Fisher_consistency
Need to sacrifice consistency or availability in the presence of network partitions
of the following three guarantees: Consistency Every read receives the most recent write or an error. Consistency means that all clients see the same
CAP_theorem
Limitative results in mathematical logic
extension of the first, shows that no such system can demonstrate its own consistency. Employing a diagonal argument, Gödel's incompleteness theorems were
Gödel's incompleteness theorems
Gödel's_incompleteness_theorems
Guarantee of validity following an update
In database systems, consistency (or correctness) refers to the requirement that any given database transaction must change affected data only in allowed
Consistency (database systems)
Consistency_(database_systems)
Mental phenomenon of holding contradictory beliefs
Festinger proposed that human beings strive for internal psychological consistency to function mentally in the real world. Persons who experience internal
Cognitive_dissonance
same data kept at different places do or do not match. Point-in-time consistency is an important property of backup files and a critical objective of
Data_consistency
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up self-consistency or self-consistent in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Self-consistency may refer to: Novikov self-consistency principle, a conjecture
Self-consistency
Model in software programming
Causal consistency is one of the major memory consistency models. In concurrent programming, where concurrent processes are accessing a shared memory,
Causal_consistency
kinds of local consistency conditions are leveraged, including node consistency, arc consistency, and path consistency. Every local consistency condition can
Local_consistency
Theoretical paradox resulting from time travel
Temporal paradoxes fall into three broad groups: bootstrap paradoxes, consistency paradoxes, and free will causality paradoxes exemplified by the Newcomb
Temporal_paradox
registration, inverse consistency measures the consistency of mappings between images produced by a registration algorithm. The inverse consistency error, introduced
Inverse_consistency
Principle suggesting that time travel paradoxes are inherently impossible
The Novikov self-consistency principle, also known as the Novikov self-consistency conjecture and Larry Niven's law of conservation of history, is a principle
Novikov self-consistency principle
Novikov_self-consistency_principle
Property of statistical procedures
statistics derives from Sir Ronald Fisher in 1922. Use of the terms consistency and consistent in statistics is restricted to cases where essentially
Consistency_(statistics)
Swedish post-punk band
Worms (2018) Welfare Jazz (2021) Cave World (2022) Viagr Aboys (2025) Consistency of Energy (2016) Call of the Wild (2017) Common Sense (2020) Shrimp Sessions
Viagra_Boys
Statistical estimator
estimator is said to be inconsistent. Consistency as defined here is sometimes referred to as weak consistency. When we replace convergence in probability
Consistent_estimator
The name weak consistency can be used in two senses. In the first sense, strict and more popular, weak consistency is one of the consistency models used
Weak_consistency
Consistency model in concurrent computing
Sequential consistency is a consistency model used in the domain of concurrent computing (e.g. in distributed shared memory, distributed transactions,
Sequential_consistency
Mathematical logic concept
Gentzen's consistency proof is a result of proof theory in mathematical logic, published by Gerhard Gentzen in 1936. It shows that the Peano axioms of
Gentzen's_consistency_proof
Rules that guarantee predictable computer memory operation
In computer science, a consistency model specifies a contract between the programmer and a system, wherein the system guarantees that if the programmer
Consistency_model
Standard for grease in lubrication
The NLGI consistency number or NLGI grade expresses a measure of the relative hardness of a grease used for lubrication, as specified by the standard
NLGI_consistency_number
Puzzle video game
Minesweeper is a logic puzzle video game genre generally played on personal computers. The game features a grid of clickable tiles, with hidden "mines"
Minesweeper_(video_game)
Food
tomato paste, tomato purée, and tomato sauce is consistency; tomato puree has a thicker consistency and a deeper flavour than sauce. The definitions
Tomato_purée
In computer vision, photo-consistency determines whether a given voxel is occupied. A voxel is considered to be photo consistent when its color appears
Photo-consistency
In quantum chemistry, size consistency and size extensivity are concepts relating to how the behaviour of quantum-chemistry calculations changes with
Size consistency and size extensivity
Size_consistency_and_size_extensivity
Theorem in theoretical computer science
distributed computer system, one has to choose between availability (A) and consistency (C) (as per the CAP theorem), but else (E), even when the system is running
PACELC_design_principle
Principle of accounting
In accounting, the convention in consistency is a principle that the same accounting principles should be used for preparing financial statements over
Convention_of_consistency
Strong consistency is one of the consistency models used in the domain of concurrent programming (e.g., in distributed shared memory, distributed transactions)
Strong_consistency
Axioms for the natural numbers
method for proving the consistency of arithmetic using type theory. In 1936, Gerhard Gentzen gave a proof of the consistency of Peano's axioms, using
Peano_axioms
1841 essay by Ralph Waldo Emerson
and false consistency, and follow their own instincts and ideas. It is the source of one of his most famous quotations: "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin
Self-Reliance
Being equally consistent
mathematical logic, two theories are equiconsistent if the consistency of one theory implies the consistency of the other theory, and vice versa. In this case
Equiconsistency
Structuring text as input to generative artificial intelligence
performance across a variety of tasks. Clausal syntax, for example, improves consistency and reduces uncertainty in knowledge retrieval. This sensitivity persists
Prompt_engineering
Diagram used to show relations among groups of organisms with common origins
what property these measures aim to quantify. The consistency index (CI) measures the consistency of a tree to a set of data – a measure of the minimum
Cladogram
Temperature at which the partition function of a statistical-mechanical system diverges
temperature, and "the temperature becomes stuck at a limiting value". A self-consistency principle was applied by Rolf Hagedorn in 1965 to explain the thermodynamics
Hagedorn_temperature
Confection from Latin America
over several hours. The substance takes on a spreadable, sauce-like consistency and derives its rich flavour and colour from non-enzymatic browning.
Dulce_de_leche
Concept in social psychology
Attitude-behaviour consistency is a central concept in social psychology, referring to the relationship and alignment between an individual's beliefs
Attitude-behavior_consistency
Consistency model in concurrent computing
Processor consistency is one of the consistency models used in the domain of concurrent computing (e.g. in distributed shared memory, distributed transactions
Processor_consistency
Psychological concept
Self-constancy, also called self-object constancy and self-consistency, is a psychological concept of developmental cognitive ability. The theory was
Self-constancy
Sharing information to ensure consistency in computing
maintain multiple copies of data, processes, or resources to ensure consistency across redundant components. This fundamental technique spans databases
Replication_(computing)
Property of electoral systems
A voting system satisfies join-consistency (also called the reinforcement criterion) if combining two sets of votes, both electing A over B, always results
Consistency_criterion
Prevention and recovery from threats to a company
data consistency with other objectives, such as RTO and RPO. Recovery Consistency Objective (RCO) is the name of this goal. It applies data consistency objectives
Business_continuity_planning
Attempt to formalize all of mathematics, based on a finite set of axioms
that the consistency of more complicated systems, such as real analysis, could be proven in terms of simpler systems. Ultimately, the consistency of all
Hilbert's_program
Consistent set of finite-dimensional distributions will define a stochastic process
theorem (also known as Kolmogorov existence theorem, the Kolmogorov consistency theorem or the Daniell-Kolmogorov theorem) is a theorem that guarantees
Kolmogorov_extension_theorem
Vector-Field Consistency is a consistency model for replicated data (for example, objects), initially described in a paper which was awarded the best-paper
Vector-field_consistency
Extension of a formal language by the epsilon operator
substitutes for quantifiers in that language as a method leading to a proof of consistency for the extended formal language. The epsilon operator and epsilon substitution
Epsilon_calculus
Moral virtue and practice
Integrity can stand in opposition to hypocrisy. It regards internal consistency as a virtue, and suggests that people who hold apparently conflicting
Integrity
Logical incompatibility between two or more propositions
[Indeed] ... proofs of consistency which are based on models, and which argue from the truth of axioms to their consistency, merely shift the problem
Contradiction
Disputes regarding the internal consistency and textual integrity of the Bible have a long history. Classic texts that discuss questions of inconsistency
Internal consistency of the Bible
Internal_consistency_of_the_Bible
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Mr. Consistency (foaled 1958 in Kentucky) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who was a multiple stakes winner including the Santa Anita Handicap,
Mr._Consistency
Property of some operation(s) in concurrent programming
to reason about the system. Linearizability was first introduced as a consistency model by Herlihy and Wing in 1987. It encompassed more restrictive definitions
Linearizability
Descriptive statistic
(see heritability). Another prominent application is the assessment of consistency or reproducibility of quantitative measurements made by different observers
Intraclass_correlation
Criticism of Islam's holy book
Criticism of the Quran, the religious text held to be sacred by Islam, often concerns the text's factual accuracy, moral tenability, and supposed inerrancy
Criticism_of_the_Quran
Type of soft confectionery
Greek god of the light west wind Zephyr symbolizes its delicate airy consistency. Zefir is derived from the traditional Russian pastila confectionery
Zefir_(food)
Overall consistency of a measure in statistics and psychometrics
In statistics and psychometrics, reliability is the overall consistency of a measure. A measure is said to have a high reliability if it produces similar
Reliability_(statistics)
List of tornadoes in Europe and surrounding regions in 2025
Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale, and the International Fujita (IF) scale. For consistency, this list primarily uses the IF-scale, the preferred scale of the European
List of European tornadoes in 2024
List_of_European_tornadoes_in_2024
Dialogue intended to reach an agreement
negotiation, consistency refers to a negotiator's strong psychological need to be consistent with prior acts and statements. The consistency principle states
Negotiation
Milk-based sweet from the Indian subcontinent
is a milk-based sweet from the Indian subcontinent with a fudge-like consistency. It is consumed throughout India and Pakistan and is especially popular
Barfi
Portuguese dessert
Beiras region, aletria has a compact consistency, and is able to be cut in slices, whereas in Minho its consistency is more creamy. Llibre de Sent Soví
Aletria
Traditional staple food in the Polynesian diet
during mashing, and again just before eating, to achieve the desired consistency, which can range from highly viscous to liquid. In Hawaii, this is informally
Poi_(Hawaiian_food)
Subfield of mathematics
early 20th century it was shaped by David Hilbert's program to prove the consistency of foundational theories. Results of Kurt Gödel, Gerhard Gentzen, and
Mathematical_logic
Type of consistency in programming which is based synchronization
Release consistency is one of the synchronization-based consistency models used in concurrent programming (e.g. in distributed shared memory, distributed
Release_consistency
Fuel oils of a tar-like consistency
Heavy fuel oil (HFO) is a fuel oil of a tar-like consistency. Also known as bunker fuel, or residual fuel oil, HFO is the residual mixture left over from
Heavy_fuel_oil
Theory in psychology
Attributions are made based on three criteria: Consensus, Distinctiveness, and Consistency (Kelley, 1973). Consensus is the co-variation of behavior across different
Covariation_model
Paste made from tomatoes
tomato purée is a liquid with a thinner consistency than tomato paste, while tomato sauce is even thinner in consistency. Tomato paste is a traditional food
Tomato_paste
Mathematical theory
the Gödel number of a proof in PA that 0=1". Now, the consistency of PA implies the consistency of PA + ¬Con(PA). Indeed, if PA + ¬Con(PA) was inconsistent
Ω-consistent_theory
Set theory concept
enough to imply the consistency of ZFC. This has the consequence (via Gödel's second incompleteness theorem) that their consistency with ZFC cannot be
Large_cardinal
American computer scientist and mathematician (born 1941)
Executes Multiprocess Programs", which defined the notion of sequential consistency, "The Byzantine Generals' Problem", "Distributed Snapshots: Determining
Leslie_Lamport
Device for measuring the consistency of semi-liquid foodstuffs
the physical consistency of a substance. It is most often used for foods such as ketchup and other thick fluids or semi-fluids. Consistency is typically
Consistometer
Liquid mixture produced by the vagina
development. Normal vaginal discharge may have a thin, watery consistency or a thick, sticky consistency, and it may be clear or white in color. Normal vaginal
Vaginal_discharge
Technique invented by Paul Cohen for proving consistency and independence results
In set theory, forcing is a technique for proving consistency and independence results. Intuitively, forcing can be thought of as a technique to expand
Forcing_(mathematics)
Concurrency control method for collaborative software
advanced collaborative software systems. OT was originally invented for consistency maintenance and concurrency control in collaborative editing of plain
Operational_transformation
Equivalence of all cached copies of a memory location
definition of a coherent system is via the definition of sequential consistency memory model: "the cache coherent system must appear to execute all threads’
Cache_coherence
barrel and shot vibration, and the effect they may have on accuracy and consistency. It is employed to predict firearm performance, such as recoil, using
Gun_dynamics
Measures to ensure concurrent computing operations generate correct results
and theories to maintain the consistency of components operating concurrently while interacting, and thus the consistency and correctness of the whole
Concurrency_control
Spanish footballer (born 1995)
Premier League club Arsenal and the Spain national team. Known for his consistency, distribution, shot-stopping abilities, and box command, he is widely
David_Raya
Savory sauces and condiments in Mexican cuisine made from pickled fruit
cuisine made from pickled fruit. Chamoy may range from a liquid to a paste consistency, and typically its flavor is salty, sweet, sour, and spiced with chilies
Chamoy_(sauce)
Study of the fluid mechanical properties of food
rheological properties of food, that is, the consistency and flow of food under tightly specified conditions. The consistency, degree of fluidity, and other mechanical
Food_rheology
2004 studio album by 1200 Techniques
Consistency Theory is the second and final studio album by Australian hip-hop group 1200 Techniques. Released on 9 January 2004, it sees the group moving
Consistency_Theory
Making a set of tentative changes to a database permanent
Consistency, Isolation, and Durability (ACID) in transactions. The submission records are stored in the submission log for recovery and consistency in
Commit_(data_management)
Discouragement of use of a technology, feature, design, or practice
of that thing over time. Thus: deprecation of archaic terms to obtain consistency and readability in language/terminology; deprecation of obsolete electrical
Deprecation
Time travel using quantum mechanics
to travel through time. In the 1980s, Igor Novikov proposed the self-consistency principle. According to this principle, any changes made by a time traveler
Quantum mechanics of time travel
Quantum_mechanics_of_time_travel
Measures in psychometrics
Kuder–Richardson formulas, first published in 1937, are a measure of internal consistency reliability for measures with dichotomous choices. They were developed
Kuder–Richardson_formulas
realistic position of actively seeking dual recognition with the PRC. For consistency with the one China policy, many international organizations that the
Foreign_relations_of_Taiwan
Theory of software design
implementation which has the characteristics of simplicity, correctness, consistency, and completeness (in approximately descending order of importance).
Worse_is_better
Banana cultivar
for its sweet aromatic fruit, which is said to have an ice cream-like consistency and flavor reminiscent of vanilla. It is native to Southeast Asia and
Blue_Java_banana
Traditional Samoan fruit dessert
is a traditional Samoan dessert made from mashing fruit into a smooth consistency and mixing in coconut milk and other flavourings. Poi is traditionally
Poi_(dessert)
System tool for checking the consistency of a file system
The system utility fsck (file system check) is a tool for checking the consistency of a file system in Unix and Unix-like operating systems, such as Linux
Fsck
Computer memory architecture
certain rules to maintain consistency over how read and write order is viewed among nodes, called the system's consistency model. In a situation where
Distributed_shared_memory
Methods used to find numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations
consistent. Most methods being used in practice attain higher order. Consistency is a necessary condition for convergence[citation needed], but not sufficient;
Numerical methods for ordinary differential equations
Numerical_methods_for_ordinary_differential_equations
Mathematical tool to algorithmically solve equations
In numerical analysis, a numerical method is a mathematical tool designed to solve numerical problems. The implementation of a numerical method with an
Numerical_method
Business law concepts
communication. Legal consistency is a property that declares enterprise policies to be free of contradictions with the law. Legal consistency has been defined
Legal governance, risk management, and compliance
Legal_governance,_risk_management,_and_compliance
Yogurt-based drink from the Indian subcontinent
(pronounced [ləsːi]) is a yogurt–based beverage with a smoothie-like consistency. The word 'lassi' means yogurt mixed with water in Punjabi and Hindi-Urdu
Lassi
Geotechnical characteristics of a soil related to its water content
four states: solid, semi-solid, plastic and liquid. In each state, the consistency and behavior of soil are different, and consequently so are its engineering
Atterberg_limits
Confection made from maple syrup
a smooth consistency. It is usually made from Grade A Light Amber syrup (sometimes known as Fancy), and is a light tan color. The consistency of maple
Maple_butter
PRAM consistency (pipelined random access memory) also known as FIFO consistency. All processes see memory writes from one process in the order they were
PRAM_consistency
When a decision-maker's future preferences can contradict earlier preferences
is for a different given self? If it is, then we have a case of time consistency. If the relative weightings of all pairs of utilities are all the same
Dynamic_inconsistency
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Boy/Male
British, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Malay
Fighter
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
A Fish
Male
English
Variant spelling of English unisex Casey, KASEY means "vigilant, wakeful."
Girl/Female
Anglo, British, English
Mild of Strength
Girl/Female
Tamil
Neeranjana | நிரஂஜநாÂ
Aarti, Name of a river, Goddess Durga, The night of the full Moon
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Darrell, DARREL means "from Airelle."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Spanish
Plains; A Medieval Spanish Kingdom
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
The Banner of the Gods
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Fresh Jasmine Flower
Boy/Male
Egyptian
Bold.
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n.
Any one of a great variety of unctuous combustible substances, not miscible with water; as, olive oil, whale oil, rock oil, etc. They are of animal, vegetable, or mineral origin and of varied composition, and they are variously used for food, for solvents, for anointing, lubrication, illumination, etc. By extension, any substance of an oily consistency; as, oil of vitriol.
n.
A confection of quinces, in consistency between a sirup and marmalade.
n.
A sweet white (or brownish yellow) crystalline substance, of a sandy or granular consistency, obtained by crystallizing the evaporated juice of certain plants, as the sugar cane, sorghum, beet root, sugar maple, etc. It is used for seasoning and preserving many kinds of food and drink. Ordinary sugar is essentially sucrose. See the Note below.
v. t.
The act or process of working and tempering clay to make it plastic and of uniform consistency, as for bricks, for pottery, etc.
n.
Hence, any substance resembling beeswax in consistency or appearance.
n.
A salve or confection of thick consistency.
n.
Consistency; sameness; as, the uniformity of a man's opinions.
n.
A sauce compounded of raw yolks of eggs beaten up with olive oil to the consistency of a sirup, and seasoned with vinegar, pepper, salt, etc.; -- used in dressing salads, fish, etc. Also, a dish dressed with this sauce.
n.
Agreement or harmony of all parts of a complex thing among themselves, or of the same thing with itself at different times; the harmony of conduct with profession; congruity; correspondence; as, the consistency of laws, regulations, or judicial decisions; consistency of opinions; consistency of conduct or of character.
a.
Resembling wax in appearance or consistency; viscid; adhesive; soft; hence, yielding; pliable; impressible.
v. t.
To moisten to a proper consistency and stir thoroughly, as clay for making brick, loam for molding, etc.
a.
Consisting of scraps; fragmentary; lacking unity or consistency; as, a scrappy lecture.
n.
The exact state or quality of texture and consistency of well reduced and refined copper.
a.
Sticking or adhering, and having a ropy or glutinous consistency; viscous; glutinous; sticky; tenacious; clammy; as, turpentine, tar, gums, etc., are more or less viscid.
n.
The quality or state of being self-consistent.
n.
The state or quality of being solid; density; consistency, -- opposed to fluidity; compactness; fullness of matter, -- opposed to openness or hollowness; strength; soundness, -- opposed to weakness or instability; the primary quality or affection of matter by which its particles exclude or resist all others; hardness; massiveness.
n.
A medicinal substance made into a cohesive, homogeneous lump, of consistency suitable for making pills; as, blue mass.
a.
Resembling sugar, as in taste, appearance, consistency, or composition; as, saccharoidal limestone.
a.
Adhesive or sticky, and having a ropy or glutinous consistency; viscid; glutinous; clammy; tenacious; as, a viscous juice.
n.
A dish formed of oatmeal boiled in water to a certain consistency and frequently stirred, or of oatmeal and dripping mixed together and stirred about in a pan; a hasty pudding.