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 These discrepancies raise important questions, particularly because the Governor’s Office has not provided CDC with information relevant to the outbreak and has declined our offers of assistance. — Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 The biggest discrepancy for Cruz this season compared to his breakout 2025 campaign is the ineffectiveness of his four-seamer. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Part of the discrepancy may lie in how Haitian authorities are counting the dead. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Her team also found numerous discrepancies in the enrollment forms submitted by many daycares. — Brenna Witchey, Oklahoma Watch, 25 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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