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dis·crep·an·cy
[di-skrep-uh
n-see] Pronunciation Key
[di-skrep-uh
n-see] Pronunciation Key –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.
—Synonyms 1. incongruity, disagreement, discordance, contrariety, variance. See difference. 2. variation.
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| dis·crep·an·cy
(dĭ-skrěp'ən-sē) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. dis·crep·an·cies
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Online Etymology Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
discrepancy
discrepancy
c.1425 (discrepance), from L. discrepantia, from discrepantem, prp. of discrepare "sound differently, differ," from dis- "apart, off" + crepare "to rattle, crack."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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| discrepancy | |
noun | |
| 1. | a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion" |
| 2. | an event that departs from expectations |
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