continuity
n. uncountablen. the way something stays the same or keeps going over a long time without stopping. In movies, it also means making sure details like clothes or hair don't change between shots.
n. the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time. In media production, refers to the consistency of characters, plot, objects, and places across different scenes.
The new manager ensures continuity in the company's daily operations.
The script supervisor noticed a continuity error when the actor's tie changed color between the two camera angles.
Maintaining political continuity during a leadership transition is essential for economic stability and the confidence of international investors.
Borrowed from Middle French continuité, from Latin continuitas. By surface analysis, continu(e) + -ity.
Often used with the verbs 'ensure', 'maintain', or 'provide'.