Definitions

discrepancy

[dih-skrep-uhn-see] / dɪˈskrɛp ən si /

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

Example Sentences

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Fire officials did not answer questions from The Times about the discrepancy.

From Los Angeles Times

The fight attracted criticism because of the weight discrepancy and experience gap between the fighters.

From BBC

This discrepancy is a testament to the much larger and better equipped armed forces that Thailand has.

From BBC

The weight discrepancy has been a major talking point.

From BBC

That discrepancy arose from the sound being taken from the non-striker's microphone.

From BBC