discrepancy

noun

di-ˈskre-pən-sē How to pronounce discrepancy (audio)
Definition of discrepancynext
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 Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department seeking clarification about an apparent discrepancy in its announcement regarding the age of one of the alleged trafficking victims and will update this story if a response is received. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 This allowed ShinWon to automatically review, extract, and verify sourcing documents to detect potential discrepancies even before production begins. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 Kamiokande and Koshiba confirmed Davis’ shortfall, and a second, even larger detector, Super-Kamiokande, as well as Canada’s Sudbury Neutrino Observatory, explained the discrepancy. — Simon Frantz, Quanta Magazine, 24 June 2026 Store management discovered discrepancies in the inventory of scratch-off lottery tickets at a Winn-Dixie in Palm Beach Gardens, according to the Palm Beach Post, CBS12 and WPBF. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for discrepancy
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  1. difference
  2. distinctness
  3. distinctiveness
  4. diversity
Noun
  • There may be some differences between the audio and the text.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Heavy Cream The biggest difference between half-and-half and heavy cream is the amount of fat.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 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
  • For these students, the expanding suite of standard sports offerings—including baseball, football, cheerleading and basketball—enliven the school community and add to its distinctiveness in the state’s growing microschool landscape.
    — Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
Definition of distinctiveness
Noun
  • Throughout the night, the hosts will welcome special guests, including cultural icons and everyday Americans whose stories reflect the country's history and diversity.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Any event that brings people together in a community with diversity is needed.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of diversity

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