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Meaning of discrepancy
The primary meaning of the word "discrepancy" refers to a lack of compatibility or harmony between two or more things, such as facts, figures, or statements.
Etymology of discrepancy
The word "discrepancy" originated from the Latin words "dis-" (meaning "apart" or "asunder") and "crepare" (meaning "to be different" or "to rattle"), with the suffix "-cy" added to form a noun
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe inconsistencies, contradictions, or differences between things
Synonyms
inconsistency
contradiction
disparity
difference
mismatch
incongruity
anomaly
deviation
aberration
irregularity
anomaly
variation
dissimilarity
unevenness
imbalance
incongruence
flaw
error
mistake
inaccuracy
incorrectness
discrepancy
inequity
unfairness
partiality
bias
distortion
exaggeration
discrepancy
disproportion
unevenness
Definitions
- A difference or inconsistency between two or more things, especially between facts, figures, or statements
- * A lack of compatibility or harmony between two or more things
Usage Examples
- The audit revealed a significant discrepancy in the company's financial records
- * The researchers found a discrepancy between the expected and actual results of the experiment
- * The discrepancy between the two accounts of the event led to further investigation
Antonyms
consistency
harmony
compatibility
agreement
congruity
similarity
uniformity
accuracy
correctness
precision
exactness
sameness
equivalence
equality
fairness
impartiality
balance
proportion
symmetry