continuity

/ˌkɑntəˈnuəti/
noun
  1. The state of continuing without interruption or change.
    • The story lacked continuity, jumping from one event to another without explanation.
    • We need to ensure continuity in our education system despite the changes.
    • The continuity of the power supply is essential for the hospital.
  2. A connection or link between things, especially in a series or sequence.
    • There is a clear continuity between the artist's early and later works.
    • The film editor worked hard to maintain continuity between scenes.
    • The historian traced the continuity of cultural traditions over centuries.
  3. The detailed planning of the sequence of shots in a film or television program to ensure consistency.
    • They hired a specialist to handle continuity for the complex action sequence.
    • The continuity supervisor checked that the actor's costume matched the previous scene.
    • A mistake in continuity can confuse viewers.
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