Meaning consist
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1520s, from Middle French consister (14c.) or directly from Latin consistere "to stand firm, take a standing position, stop, halt," from com- "together" (see com-) + sistere " [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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consist


to be made of.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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consist


dwell: originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country" have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in; &quot [..]
Source: google-dictionary.so8848.com

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US term for train formation e.g. 'This vehicle was in the consist'. Now heard in the UK amongst trendy railway people.
Source: railway-technical.com (offline)

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(v) originate (in)(v) have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in(v) be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous(v) be composed of
Source: beedictionary.com

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The make up of a freight train in terms of car types.
Source: rsmck.com

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1) The makeup or composition (number and specific identity) of a train of vehicles. 2) Contents.
Source: ite.org (offline)

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The set of wagons or carriages which form the train
Source: kiwirail.co.nz (offline)

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What a train is made up of.
Source: hobonickels.org

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consist


Another word used for train within BART. The two terms are interchangeable.
Source: api.bart.gov





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