discrepancies

[dih-skrep-uhn-seez] / dɪˈskrɛp ən siz /

NOUN

conflict, disagreement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

difference disparity distinction divergence error inconsistency miscalculation variation

STRONG

contrariety discordance dissimilarity dissimilitude dissonance divergency incongruity otherness split unlikeness variance

WEAK

alterity dissemblance far cry

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement alikeness likeness sameness similarity

WEAK

concordance concurrence consistency harmony parity

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discrepancies

Discussion of those and other discrepancies have been around for a long time.

From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026

Bringing any discrepancies — which are more common than you’d think — to the provider’s attention can be a good way to open the conversation for negotiation.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

A Labour MP has been cleared of breaching Parliament's expenses rules after an investigation into apparent discrepancies over accommodation and travel found he was "careful with spending public money".

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

According to the researchers, the discrepancies were even larger in some locations.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2026

Brian shrugged, tabulating his own totals once more to be sure that Brother Leon wouldn’t blame him for any discrepancies.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier