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- Dictionarydiscrepancy/dɪˈskrɛpnsi/
noun
- 1. an illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts: "there's a discrepancy between your account and his"
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The meaning of DISCREPANCY is the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance. How to use discrepancy in a sentence.
an unexpected difference, esp. in two amounts or two sets of facts or conditions, which suggests that something is wrong and has to be explained: There were troubling discrepancies between his public and private opinions on how to balance the budget.
Discrepancy definition: the state or quality of being discrepant or in disagreement, as by displaying an unexpected or unacceptable difference; inconsistency. See examples of DISCREPANCY used in a sentence.
an unexpected difference, esp. in two amounts or two sets of facts or conditions, which suggests that something is wrong and has to be explained: There were troubling discrepancies between his public and private opinions on how to balance the budget.
discrepancy. ( dɪˈskrɛpənsɪ) n, pl -cies. a conflict or variation, as between facts, figures, or claims. Usage: Discrepancy is sometimes wrongly used where disparity is meant. A discrepancy exists between things which ought to be the same; it can be small but is usually significant.
A discrepancy is a lack of agreement or balance. If there is a discrepancy between the money you earned and the number on your paycheck, you should complain to your boss.
a conflict or variation, as between facts, figures, or claims. USAGE Discrepancy is sometimes wrongly used where disparity is meant. A discrepancy exists between things which ought to be the same; it can be small but is usually significant.
Definition of discrepancy noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a difference between two things that should be the same: There is a slight discrepancy between the two statements. (Definition of discrepancy from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Discrepancy definition: Divergence or disagreement, as between facts or claims; difference.
