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noun always having the same standard/opinions, etc. ADJ. absolute, complete, total | great, remarkable | internal QUANT. degree, level VERB + CONSISTENCY show He has shown remarkable consistency in his exam results. | achieve, ensure, maintain | lack PREP. ~ in/of a consistency in/of approach | ~ with to maintain consistency with past practice thickness/firmness of a liquid substance ADJ. thick, thin | soft, stiff | creamy, smooth | sticky | dropping Add milk to produce a soft dropping consistency. | correct, right Knead the dough to the right consistency. VERB + CONSISTENCY have The mixture should have the consistency of thick cream. | give, produce
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