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

Example Sentences

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Yet the poll panel used a new, AI-driven process to flag what it called "logical discrepancies" in their records, treating them as doubtful voters.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Hiring managers are even more attuned to these discrepancies than they might have been pre-AI.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Any discrepancies in definition are a limitation of the data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

But the amount of people using generative A.I. for things like mental health support and nutrition advice makes these discrepancies troubling.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

There may be a few little faults in the plumbing and minor discrepancies among the staff, but I’m very confident of my service.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver