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discrepancy
[dih-skrep-uhn-see]
noun
plural
discrepanciesthe 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.
Synonyms: , , , ,an instance of difference or inconsistency.
There are certain discrepancies between the two versions of the story.
Synonyms:
discrepancy
/ ɪˈɛəԲɪ /
noun
a conflict or variation, as between facts, figures, or claims
Usage
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of discrepancy1
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Example Sentences
Could you address the significant discrepancy between good laws and poor implementation?
This process appears to have broken down in my case - with no one at check-in or the boarding gate identifying the discrepancy between the name on the boarding pass and my passport.
“In general, inspection teams provide report findings to agency leadership, in part, to assist in developing and initiating corrective action plans when discrepancies are identified.”
It said this includes working with Fujitsu to correct discrepancies and reviewing the current version of Horizon - replacing it in stages, under a five-year plan named the "Future Technology Portfolio".
The federal transport ministry has issued notices over the discrepancy.
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Related 51Թs
- difference
- disparity
- distinction
- divergence
- error
- inconsistency
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