as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern
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Recent Examples of discrepancy
Why this discrepancy between memories, both good and bad?
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
The software currently catches between 60% and 65% of all errors, which include anything from discrepancies to mismeasurements, according to Zeckser.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
That discrepancy has fueled questions about the government’s account of the shooting and whether the use of lethal force was justified.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
However, the average retail price per case of Modelo is about $7 more than Michelob Ultra, according to Circana, causing part of the discrepancy.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
The software currently catches between 60% and 65% of all errors, which include anything from discrepancies to mismeasurements, according to Zeckser.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
That discrepancy has fueled questions about the government’s account of the shooting and whether the use of lethal force was justified.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
However, the average retail price per case of Modelo is about $7 more than Michelob Ultra, according to Circana, causing part of the discrepancy.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrepancy
Noun
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But at least some of his teammates notice a difference in Guerrero when the opponent is New York.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The sherry needs to be manzanilla or fino, which is a difference in kind to the more oxidative types of sherry, like Amontillado, Oloroso, Palo Cortado, or the very sweet Pedro Ximénez.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s no spark of distinctiveness in any of these characters.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, because capital appropriates the powers of living labor to itself, the distinctiveness of the latter is deeply obscured.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are obstacles to the creation of a drone wall, namely its financing, management — given its cross-border nature and the diversity of airspace security laws — as well as issues to do with technical integration, according to Miriam McNabb, editor in chief of the online Dronelife publication.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Miami Takes the Top Spot Miami, Florida, ranked as the number one city for food lovers, excelling in both affordability and food diversity.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Discrepancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepancy. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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