Definition of discrepancy
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Latin discrepantia; discrepans; discrepō; crepō.
Noun
discrepancy (plural discrepancies)
- An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.
They found a discrepancy between the first set of test results and the second, and they're still trying to figure out why.
- The state or quality of being discrepant.
Synonyms
- (inconsistency): conflict, contrariety, deviation, difference, disagreement, disparity, divergence, incompatibility, inconsistency, mismatch, variance, variation, dissimilarity, anomaly
- (discrepant state): discordance, anomalous
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