discrepancies
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ən noun, plural dis·crep·an·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.
Synonyms
1. incongruity, disagreement, discordance, contrariety, variance. See difference. 2. variation.
1. incongruity, disagreement, discordance, contrariety, variance. See difference. 2. variation.
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| —n , pl -cies | |
| a conflict or variation, as between facts, figures, or claims | |
| usage Discrepancy is sometimes wrongly used where disparity is meant. A discrepancy exists between things which ought to be the same; it can be small but is usually significant. A disparity is a large difference between measurable things such as age, rank, or wages | |
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Word Origin & History
discrepancy
early 15c. (discrepance), from L. discrepantia, from discrepantem, prp. of discrepare "sound differently, differ," from dis- "apart, off" + crepare "to rattle, crack." Related: Discrepancies.
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Example sentences
And the discrepancies were particularly pronounced for air travel.
If there are discrepancies, the software can adjust the monitor to improve color accuracy.
If you find any discrepancies in your report, be sure to dispute them.
There appeared to be notable discrepancies in the various statements that the family had made about the origins of the painting.
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