Synonyms of discrepancy

discrepancy

noun

di-ˈskre-pən-sē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• difference
• distinctness
• distinctiveness
• diversity
• distinction
• contrast
• disparity
• disagreement
• dissimilarity
• distance
• divergence
• diverseness
• variation
• dissimilitude
• unlikeness
• variability
• disparateness
• imbalance
• change
• otherness
• deviance
• variance
• modification
• friction
• incongruity
• discord
• conflict
• discordance
• differentiability
• dichotomy
• inequality
• incongruence
• disunity
• disproportion
• strife
• dissension
• distinguishability
• dissent
• incompatibility
• nonconformity
• discriminability
• dissidence
• incongruousness
• anomalousness
• nonequivalence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• similarity
• resemblance
• community
• analogy
• likeness
• identity
• agreement
• sameness
• accordance
• correspondence
• conformity
• parallelism
• alikeness
• congruity
• equality
• similitude
• analogousness
• equivalence
• identicalness
• uniformity
• equivalency
• homogeneity
• homogeneousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discrepancy

Although there are some discrepancies in testing methodology that need to be considered, the results show the new AMD card as substantially slower than Nvidia's RTX 5050, VideoCardz reports. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026

Multiple discrepancies were evident on the map, according to reporting by Reuters. — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

However, researchers have likewise criticized the HABITS trial for possible discrepancies in the treatment formulations given to patients. — Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

These interviews are non-adversarial in nature and provided immigrants with a chance to discuss their case and clear up any discrepancies in their application. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 July 2026