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- [dih-skrep-uh n-see]
- /dɪˈskrɛp ən si/
- /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-skrep-uh n-see]
- /dɪˈskrɛp ən si/
Definitions of discrepancy word
- noun plural discrepancy the state or quality of being discrepant or in disagreement, as by displaying an unexpected or unacceptable difference; inconsistency: The discrepancy between the evidence and his account of what happened led to his arrest. 1
- noun plural discrepancy an instance of difference or inconsistency: There are certain discrepancies between the two versions of the story. 1
- noun discrepancy A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts. 1
- noun discrepancy variance 1
- variable noun discrepancy If there is a discrepancy between two things that ought to be the same, there is a noticeable difference between them. 0
- noun discrepancy a conflict or variation, as between facts, figures, or claims 0
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Origin of discrepancy
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin discrepantia, equivalent to discrepant- (see discrepant) + -ia; see -ancy
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Parts of speech for Discrepancy
noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discrepancy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discrepancy
noun discrepancy
- divergence — the act, fact, or amount of diverging: a divergence in opinion.
- variation — the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree: Prices are subject to variation.
- disparity — lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference: a disparity in age; disparity in rank.
- miscalculation — An act of miscalculating; an error or misjudgment.
- distinction — a marking off or distinguishing as different: His distinction of sounds is excellent.
Antonyms for discrepancy
noun discrepancy
- accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
- sameness — the state or quality of being the same; identity; uniformity.
- similarity — the state of being similar; likeness; resemblance.
- alike — If two or more things are alike, they are similar in some way.
- likeness — a representation, picture, or image, especially a portrait: to draw a good likeness of Churchill.
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