What does the TOEIC word "inconsistency" mean?

The TOEIC word "inconsistency" (noun (矛盾)) means "矛盾、不一致、一貫性のなさ" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

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noun (矛盾)

inconsistency

矛盾、不一致、一貫性のなさ

Yes, a typical business example is: "There were several inconsistencies between the two reports." which translates to "2つの報告書の間にはいくつかの矛盾があった。".

💡 Usage & Nuance: データ、報告書、証言、方針などに矛盾がある場合に用いられます。問題点や改善点を示す文脈でよく見られます。Part 7の文書比較問題などで重要です。

discrepancy

contradiction

divergence

There were several inconsistencies between the two reports.

2つの報告書の間にはいくつかの矛盾があった。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "inconsistency"

The auditor found an _______ in the financial records, leading to further investigation.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 監査人が「矛盾」を発見し、調査につながったという文脈が適切です。
English: An auditor would look for errors or 'inconsistencies' in records.

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