noun
Uncommon
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
1
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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mismatch or inconsistency between two things that should agree.
Common pairings
discrepancy between
account for the discrepancy
glaring discrepancy
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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.
