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
Hogg, the Parkland high school shooting survivor now turned figurehead for the new Democratic wave, acknowledged that the DNC's decision was due to procedural discrepancies in the election.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Defense attorney Xavier Donaldson tried to raise doubts about Phillip's testimony, pointing to a discrepancy about dialogue in a previous statement to authorities, Philip stood by his account of the physical abuse.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 13 May 2025
Despite this discrepancy, quite a few people in the league view this as realistic.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 6 May 2025
The governor’s office has defended its position by pointing to the discrepancies between how much the state versus the city contributes to the subsidy program, which is just one facet of the city’s complex child care system.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Defense attorney Xavier Donaldson tried to raise doubts about Phillip's testimony, pointing to a discrepancy about dialogue in a previous statement to authorities, Philip stood by his account of the physical abuse.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 13 May 2025
Despite this discrepancy, quite a few people in the league view this as realistic.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 6 May 2025
The governor’s office has defended its position by pointing to the discrepancies between how much the state versus the city contributes to the subsidy program, which is just one facet of the city’s complex child care system.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrepancy
Noun
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Whatever tension and differences around in the lead-up, of course, the finished product was a thing of movie magic, with Julie Andrews bringing the umbrella-twirling nanny to heartwarming life.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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Their ability to put their stamp on the game almost immediately is indeed a difference.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Their mental health campaign encourages employees to share stories that promote diversity, empathy and mental health.—
Nicole Dunn,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host, has publicly opposed diversity initiatives and supports a traditionalist view of military structure and discipline.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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“Discrepancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepancy. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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