discrepancy
Discrepancy (noun) means a difference between things that are supposed to match. Example: “There's a discrepancy between the two accounts of what happened.”
How to Use Discrepancy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mismatch or inconsistency between two things that should agree.
Word Forms
discrepancies plural
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There's a _____ between the two accounts of what happened.
Etymology
From Latin discrepantia, "disagreement," from discrepare, "to sound differently" — built from dis- plus crepare, "to rattle or creak."
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What does “discrepancy” mean?
The word “discrepancy” means a difference between things that are supposed to match. In plain terms, a mismatch or inconsistency between two things that should agree.
How do you pronounce “discrepancy”?
“Discrepancy” is pronounced dih-SKREH-puhn-see (/dɪˈskɹɛpənsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “discrepancy” in a sentence?
Here is “discrepancy” used in a sentence: “There's a discrepancy between the two accounts of what happened.”
What part of speech is “discrepancy”?
“Discrepancy” is a noun.
Where does the word “discrepancy” come from?
The word “discrepancy” comes from Latin. From Latin discrepantia, "disagreement," from discrepare, "to sound differently" — built from dis- plus crepare, "to rattle or creak.".
Is “discrepancy” a common word?
“Discrepancy” is an uncommon word in modern English.