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dis·crep·an·cy

[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.

[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) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. dis·crep·an·cies

Divergence or disagreement, as between facts or claims; difference.
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."

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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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