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discrepant

[dih-skrep-uhnt] / dɪˈskrɛp ənt /


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To help him analyze the precious score’s two discrepant versions, Bern enlists the wisecracking, decoding mastermind Eboni Washington, who digitizes and cross-analyzes all the musical data.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 2023

And then, even more serious, is that the result is not only discrepant with theoretical calculations but also with previous experimental measurements.

From Scientific American ● May 11, 2022

The lab’s accreditation agency and the Forensic Investigation Council, an independent agency that oversees Washington’s forensic lab operations and policies, also have been kept apprised of discrepant results, Loftis added.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2021

And if there’s anything I know about public health, it’s that discrepant and vague advice isn’t a terribly helpful way to go.

From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2016

I, for my part, rather avoid discrepant circles than seek them; as I likewise avoid all dead or killed people.

From The Campaner Thal and Other Writings by Jean Paul




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