C2 noun Formel

consist

/kənˈsɪst/

In technical and academic contexts, a consist refers to the specific makeup or composition of a functional group, particularly regarding the sequence and arrangement of vehicles in a train. It denotes the precise configuration of individual elements that form a unified operational system.

Exemples

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The hobbyist meticulously recorded the consist of the vintage steam locomotive assembly.

The hobbyist meticulously recorded the composition of the vintage steam locomotive assembly.

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The regulatory report specifies that the consist of the hazardous material transport must be verified before departure.

The regulatory report specifies that the makeup of the hazardous material transport must be verified before departure.

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Check the consist of that incoming freight; I think we're missing two cars.

Check the list of vehicles of that incoming freight; I think we're missing two cars.

Famille de mots

Nom
consist
Verb
consist
Adverbe
consistently
Adjectif
consistent
Apparenté
consistency
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'consistent'—if the 'consist' of a train is correct, all the parts sit together exactly as they should.

Quiz rapide

The logistics manager adjusted the __________ of the freight train to include more refrigerated cars for the summer shipment.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : consist

Exemples

1

The hobbyist meticulously recorded the consist of the vintage steam locomotive assembly.

everyday

The hobbyist meticulously recorded the composition of the vintage steam locomotive assembly.

2

The regulatory report specifies that the consist of the hazardous material transport must be verified before departure.

formal

The regulatory report specifies that the makeup of the hazardous material transport must be verified before departure.

3

Check the consist of that incoming freight; I think we're missing two cars.

informal

Check the list of vehicles of that incoming freight; I think we're missing two cars.

4

The study analyzed the consist of the urban transit system to determine optimal energy efficiency.

academic

The study analyzed the configuration of the urban transit system to determine optimal energy efficiency.

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Our logistics software provides real-time updates on the consist of every shipping fleet in the region.

business

Our logistics software provides real-time updates on the composition of every shipping fleet in the region.

Famille de mots

Nom
consist
Verb
consist
Adverbe
consistently
Adjectif
consistent
Apparenté
consistency

Collocations courantes

train consist train composition
locomotive consist locomotive arrangement
standard consist standard configuration
mixed consist varied composition
consist management management of vehicle configuration

Phrases Courantes

fixed consist

A permanent set of vehicles that are semi-permanently coupled.

master consist

The primary record or blueprint for a specific fleet arrangement.

varied consist

A group of elements or vehicles with diverse specifications.

Souvent confondu avec

consist vs consistency

Consistency refers to the thickness of a liquid or the quality of being uniform, whereas consist as a noun refers to a specific technical configuration.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'consist' as a noun primarily in logistics, engineering, or systems theory contexts. Outside of these specialized fields, 'composition' or 'configuration' is generally preferred.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often treat 'consist' only as a verb (consist of); remember that in technical English, it acts as a noun meaning the arrangement itself.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'consistent'—if the 'consist' of a train is correct, all the parts sit together exactly as they should.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'consistere', meaning to stand together or to take a position.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: often used with technical modifiers (e.g., 'a 10-car consist'). Often functions as a collective noun in logistics.
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Contexte culturel

The term is most culturally significant in North American rail transport jargon, where it is a standard daily operational word.

Quiz rapide

The logistics manager adjusted the __________ of the freight train to include more refrigerated cars for the summer shipment.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : consist

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