consistence

consistence
consistence [{{t}}kən'sɪstəns], consistency [{{t}}kən'sɪstənsɪ] (pl consistences or consistencies)
noun
(a) (texture) consistance f;
keep stirring until you get the right consistence remuez jusqu'à ce que vous obteniez la consistance souhaitée;
consistencies can vary la consistance peut changer
(b) (coherence → of behaviour, argument, ideas etc) cohérence f, logique f;
their policies lack consistence leur politique manque de cohérence
(c) (constancy → of quality of work, ideas) constance f; (→ of athlete, performances) régularité f;
consistence check contrôle m d'uniformité
(d) (compatibility → of result with theory) concordance f
►► {{}}Accountancy{{}} consistency concept principe m de la permanence (des méthodes)

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