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How to pronounce continuity

nounB2
kahntuhNOOuhdee

/ˌkʰɑn.təˈnu.ə.ɾi/

5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

A connected flow that does not stop or change suddenly.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A connected flow that does not stop or change suddenly.

The new system will ensure continuity of care.

The move caused a break in continuity for local services.

Common phrases & grammar

ensure continuity · continuity of care · a break in continuity · a sense of continuity

the continuity of + noun

continuity between + noun + and + noun

nountechnicalless common

The matching of details from one scene to the next in a movie or TV program.

The director checked continuity between the two scenes.

A continuity error made the actor's jacket change color.

Common phrases & grammar

continuity error · continuity supervisor

check continuity in + noun

continuity between + noun + and + noun

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