as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern
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Recent Examples of discrepancy
Candidates have declared at different points in the past year, accounting for some of the discrepancy.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
Discovery of the cuts angered some viewers in India, who pointed out seeming discrepancies in discretion.
—Ryan Coleman Updated, EW.com, 14 July 2025
Among the discrepancies found were nine unauthorized withdrawals, $300,000 in overtime pay and a failure to make $91,692 worth of payments on equipment.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
Regular data backups prevent loss from system failures or cyberattacks, ensuring accurate inventory tracking and reducing discrepancies that contribute to shrink.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
Discovery of the cuts angered some viewers in India, who pointed out seeming discrepancies in discretion.
—Ryan Coleman Updated, EW.com, 14 July 2025
Among the discrepancies found were nine unauthorized withdrawals, $300,000 in overtime pay and a failure to make $91,692 worth of payments on equipment.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
Regular data backups prevent loss from system failures or cyberattacks, ensuring accurate inventory tracking and reducing discrepancies that contribute to shrink.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for discrepancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrepancy
Noun
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Here's the difference: your CPA is likely focused on what's happening this year, minimizing your tax bill, filing returns and staying compliant.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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The Hollywood Reporter reported last week that the Bones and All actress exited the movie amid creative differences.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 July 2025
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The project proposes sweeping reforms to federal agencies, a rollback of progressive policies on climate, LGBTQ+ rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, along with an expansion of executive power through civil service restructuring.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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According to Jones, although some of the more mobile creatures had begun to repopulate to similar numbers seen in undisturbed parts of the ocean, the diversity of life may take centuries or more to return.—
Amber X. Chen,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 July 2025
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“Discrepancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepancy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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