coherence
noun
co·her·ence
kō-ˈhir-ən(t)s 
-ˈher-
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1
: the quality or state of cohering: such as
a
: systematic or logical connection or consistency
The essay as a whole lacks coherence.
b
: integration of diverse elements, relationships, or values
"The various parts of this house—discrete in color, in shape, in placement—join together with remarkable coherence."—
Paul Goldberger
Paul Goldberger2
: the property of being coherent
a plan that lacks coherence
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Examples of coherence in a Sentence
the house has been expanded and remodeled so many times that now it's a jumbled mess that lacks coherence
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But while the private sector has embraced and praised the strategy, some academics and observers have criticized it for lacking clarity and coherence.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
Rather, the great failure of this ceremoniously dumped Paramount Vantage picture is its coherence, or lack thereof.
—Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
Since computational fidelity relies on qubits maintaining coherence, researchers are investing heavily in methods to improve qubit quality, including new designs, chip-fabrication processes, and techniques to correct for qubit error.
—Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Preservation Of Utility While protecting sensitive information, the system should maintain the usefulness and coherence of the conversation.
—Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Chad De Guzman, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
Rather, the great failure of this ceremoniously dumped Paramount Vantage picture is its coherence, or lack thereof.
—Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
Since computational fidelity relies on qubits maintaining coherence, researchers are investing heavily in methods to improve qubit quality, including new designs, chip-fabrication processes, and techniques to correct for qubit error.
—Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Preservation Of Utility While protecting sensitive information, the system should maintain the usefulness and coherence of the conversation.
—Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for coherence
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“Coherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coherence. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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