# consistent with sth

idiom · CEFR B2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/consistent-with-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

when two things match or agree with each other. You use this to say that a new fact or action fits perfectly with a rule or a previous statement.

## Examples

- His actions are consistent with his words.
- The new evidence is consistent with what the witness told the police yesterday.
- The findings of the study are consistent with previous research, suggesting that the initial hypothesis remains valid despite the unexpected variables.

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