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discrepancy
[ dih-skrep-uhn-see ]
/ dɪˈskrɛp ən si /
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noun, plural dis·crep·an·cies for 2.
the state or quality of being discrepant or in disagreement, as by displaying an unexpected or unacceptable difference; inconsistency: The discrepancy between the evidence and his account of what happened led to his arrest.
an instance of difference or inconsistency: There are certain discrepancies between the two versions of the story.
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Also dis·crep·ance .
Origin of discrepancy
synonym study for discrepancy
1. See difference.
Words nearby discrepancy
discredit, discreditable, discreet, discreetly, discrepancies, discrepancy, discrepant, discrete, discrete variable, discretion, discretional
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British Dictionary definitions for discrepancy
discrepancy
/ (dɪˈskrɛpənsɪ) /
noun plural -cies
a conflict or variation, as between facts, figures, or claims
usage for discrepancy
Discrepancy is sometimes wrongly used where disparity is meant. A discrepancy exists between things which ought to be the same; it can be small but is usually significant. A disparity is a large difference between measurable things such as age, rank, or wages
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