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Meaning of discrepancies
The primary meaning of the word "discrepancies" refers to a lack of consistency or harmony between two or more things, especially when this is noticeable or problematic.
Etymology of discrepancies
The word "discrepancies" originates from the Latin "discrepantia," meaning inconsistency, from "discrepare," which means to sound differently, from "dis-" (apart) and "crepare" (to crack)
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe inconsistencies or contradictions
Synonyms
inconsistencies
discrepancies
inaccuracies
errors
mistakes
flaws
faults
defects
irregularities
anomalies
contradictions
variations
divergences
deviations
differences
mismatches
gaps
omissions
oversights
slips
blunders
blemishes
imperfections
shortcomings
weaknesses
failings
frailties
vulnerabilities
fallacies
falsehoods
misstatements
distortions
exaggerations
discrepancies
aberrations
departures
divergences
Definitions
- The state or fact of being inconsistent or lacking in harmony, especially when this is noticeable or problematic
- * A lack of consistency or harmony between two or more things
Usage Examples
- The audit revealed several discrepancies in the company's financial reports
- * The researchers found discrepancies in the data that suggested the initial findings were incorrect
- * The police investigated the discrepancies in the witness statements to piece together what really happened
Antonyms
consistencies
accuracies
exactness
preciseness
correctness
precision
uniformity
regularity
conformity
harmony
coherence
correspondence
agreement
consistency
compatibility
concord
synchrony
symmetry
balance
equilibrium
stability
precision
coherence
uniformness