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
When investigators tested three helicopters from the same 12th Aviation Battalion as the helicopter that crashed, there were similar discrepancies in their altimeter readings, too.
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Brian Brant, People.com, 31 July 2025
Your patient portal should have those notes, too, but sometimes there are discrepancies.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Tasks like verifying insurance eligibility, submitting claims or following up on billing discrepancies have been handed off to bots that never get sick, tired or distracted.
—Kali Durgampudi, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The county, the letter said, was considering increasing assessments between 0.5% to 4%, which the school districts argue fell well short of fixing the discrepancy.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
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Brian Brant, People.com, 31 July 2025
Your patient portal should have those notes, too, but sometimes there are discrepancies.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Tasks like verifying insurance eligibility, submitting claims or following up on billing discrepancies have been handed off to bots that never get sick, tired or distracted.
—Kali Durgampudi, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The county, the letter said, was considering increasing assessments between 0.5% to 4%, which the school districts argue fell well short of fixing the discrepancy.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrepancy
Noun
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The Tree Napper is just like the Cotton Napper, with one distinct difference: Instead of cotton fabric, the Tree Napper is made with Tencel lyocell, a silky soft material made of eucalyptus fibers that’s both sleep- and environment-friendly.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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Here are five strategic moves that can make the difference between enduring leadership and an early exit: Infrastructure CEOs must lead like entrepreneurs, not caretakers.—
Khaled Naja,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Since then, she’s used her foundation and myriad books to help promote diversity and inclusion across the ballet world.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The number and diversity of immigrants have served to fuel economic growth and contribute to some of the uniqueness that makes America a great and special nation.—
Boston Herald,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Discrepancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepancy. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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