continuity
When something keeps going and does not stop for a time.
The state of something continuing without interruption over a period of time.
A clear, unbroken link between different parts of a story, idea, or time period.
A consistent, connected relationship between different parts of something, such as a story, an argument, or historical periods.
In movies or TV, when details stay the same from shot to shot, so the story looks smooth and correct.
In film and television, the consistency of visual and story details from one shot or scene to the next, so that nothing appears to change or jump incorrectly.
In math, when a function changes in a smooth way and does not jump suddenly.
In mathematics, the property of a function whose values change smoothly without sudden jumps, so that small changes in input produce small changes in output.
On radio or TV, the short messages that link shows and tell you what is coming next.
In broadcasting, the short spoken or written announcements that link radio or television programs, give scheduling information, or introduce the next item.
- Base: continuity
- Plural: continuities, continuity
break in continuity
1pause in something continuous
A time when something that was going on without a stop is interrupted.
- There was a long break in continuity between the two TV series.
- The war caused a serious break in continuity in many families' lives.
- We need to avoid any break in continuity of service to our customers.
business continuity
1keeping a business operating
The ability of a company to continue its important work during and after problems like disasters or system failures.
- The company invested heavily in business continuity after the major power outage.
- A good business continuity strategy includes data backups and remote working plans.
- Insurance is only one part of business continuity planning.
business continuity plan
1plan to keep business running
A written plan that explains how a company will continue to work if something bad happens, like a fire or cyber attack.
- Every large organization should have a business continuity plan.
- They updated their business continuity plan after the pandemic.
- The audit found that the bank's business continuity plan was out of date.
continuity announcer
1person linking broadcast programs
The person on TV or radio who speaks between shows to say what is on now and what is coming next.
- The continuity announcer apologized for the technical problems.
- She works as a late-night continuity announcer on a music channel.
- In-vision continuity announcers used to appear on screen between programs.
continuity editing
1editing to create smooth action
A way of cutting film so that many different shots look like one smooth, continuous action.
- Most Hollywood films use continuity editing to keep the story clear.
- We studied the basic rules of continuity editing in film school.
- Continuity editing helps viewers follow the movement of characters through space.
continuity error
1film mistake with changing details
In a movie or TV show, a mistake where something changes between shots, like clothes or objects, in a way that does not make sense.
- Sharp-eyed viewers quickly spotted a continuity error in the latest episode.
- The cup moving by itself from one shot to the next is a classic continuity error.
- He enjoys finding continuity errors in famous films.
continuity of care
1ongoing coordinated medical care
When a patient is looked after by the same doctors or team over time, and their care is well planned and connected.
- Continuity of care is especially important for people with chronic illnesses.
- Health systems are trying to improve continuity of care between hospitals and family doctors.
- Seeing the same nurse each visit helped provide continuity of care.
continuity of employment
1unbroken legal employment period
The time you work for an employer without a legal break, often important for rights like pay or holiday.
- Your continuity of employment will be protected if you transfer to the new company.
- Some benefits depend on your continuity of employment.
- A short gap can sometimes break your continuity of employment.
continuity of service
1unbroken delivery of a service
When a service, such as water, internet, or customer support, keeps working without stopping.
- We must ensure continuity of service during the system upgrade.
- The strike threatened the continuity of service on the rail network.
- Backup generators help maintain continuity of service in hospitals.
sense of continuity
1feeling that things continue
A feeling that life, work, or a situation stays steady and does not change too suddenly.
- Keeping some old traditions gives children a sense of continuity.
- Regular family meals can create a sense of continuity during stressful times.
- The company kept the same logo to maintain a sense of continuity after the merger.