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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·an·cy   (dĭ-skrěp'ən-sē)   
n.   pl. dis·crep·an·cies
  1. Divergence or disagreement, as between facts or claims; difference.
  2. An instance of divergence or disagreement. See Synonyms at difference.
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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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Language Translation for : discrepancy
Spanish: discrepancia,
German: die Unstimmigkeit,
Japanese: 食い違い
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