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discrepance

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dis⋅crep⋅an⋅cy

  [di-skrep-uhn-see]
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–noun, plural -cies for 2.
1. the state or quality of being discrepant; difference; inconsistency.
2. an instance of difference or inconsistency: There are certain discrepancies between the two versions of the story.
Also, dis⋅crep⋅ance.

Origin:
1615–25; < L discrepantia, equiv. to discrepant- (see discrepant ) + -ia; see -ancy

Synonyms:
1. incongruity, disagreement, discordance, contrariety, variance. See difference. 2. variation.
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dis·crep·ance   (dĭ-skrěp'əns)   
n.  Discrepancy.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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