DISCREPANCY Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

discrepancy

noun

di-ˈskre-pən-sē

Definition of discrepancy

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 Neither figure could be independently verified, and authorities did not explain the discrepancy. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 The prosecution noted some discrepancies in the crash report that Parks wrote. — Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 However, a more detailed examination of its competitive landscape uncovers a significant discrepancy. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Experts expect the case to cast a spotlight on discrepancies between what Meta leaders said in public versus in private about their products and those products' effects on minors. — John Ruwitch, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for discrepancy

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Noun

That difference was on display Wednesday in metro Atlanta when a Chinese auto parts company’s American division opened a new regional headquarters and factory.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The fundamental difference is that there is no longer a coronation, and the new monarch automatically becomes king upon the death of his predecessor.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of difference

Noun

How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?

— Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.

— Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025

Definition of distinctness

Noun

The key lesson for personal branding is to embrace distinctiveness, substance, and a unique voice, rather than conforming to generic professionalism.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
America is the ultimate answer to the pogrom, and to the emancipation Europe offered on the condition of relinquishing Jewish ethnic and cultural distinctiveness.

— Rory Lancman, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinctiveness

Noun

The public speech extolled the diversity of the Scandinavian nation and was viewed on social media by millions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
There have been relatively few large-scale national decomposition studies involving different land use types, although smaller studies have shown that how humans use a site can significantly affect the soil’s biological diversity.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026

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