discrepancy

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪsˈkɹɛpənsi/

Noun

discrepancy

1. An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.

   They found a discrepancy between the first set of test results and the second, and they're still trying to figure out why.

2. The state or quality of being discrepant.

Synonyms

• (inconsistency) conflict, contrariety, deviation, difference, disagreement, disparity, divergence, incompatibility, inconsistency, mismatch, variance, variation, dissimilarity, anomaly
• (discrepant state) discordance, anomalous

Translations

• French: incohérence
• German: Diskrepanz, Widerspruch, Unstimmigkeit, Abweichung
• Portuguese: discrepância
• Russian: расхожде́ние
• Spanish: discrepancia

Translations

• Portuguese: discrepância
• Russian: разли́чие

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