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discrepancy

dih-SKREH-puhn-see

Discrepancy (noun) means a difference between things that are supposed to match. Example: “There's a discrepancy between the two accounts of what happened.”

noun
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A difference between things that are supposed to match.
"There's a discrepancy between the two accounts of what happened."
"The auditor flagged a discrepancy in the company's figures."

How to Use Discrepancy

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In plain EnglishA mismatch or inconsistency between two things that should agree.

Common pairings
discrepancy between account for the discrepancy glaring discrepancy

Word Forms

discrepancies plural

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Etymology

From Latin discrepantia, "disagreement," from discrepare, "to sound differently" — built from dis- plus crepare, "to rattle or creak."

Origin: Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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