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Definition of “discrepancy

discrepancy (dɪˈskrɛpənsɪPronunciation for discrepancy

Definitions

noun

  1. a conflict or variation, as between facts, figures, or claims

Usage examples

  • Then, too, some of the discrepancy can only be explained by the assumption that passage through time itself takes time.
    Asimov, Isaac, The Complete Stories Volume 2 (1995)
  • The latter probably accounts for the current discrepancy in academic training in different specialties.
    British Medical Journal (2002)
  • The report urged a review of cockpit checklists and warning systems to provide clearer information about fuel discrepancy situations.
    canada.com (2004)
  • To explain that discrepancy we have to try an alternative explanation of alternative.
    Times, Sunday Times (2001)
  • The most cursory examination of advertisements shows that there is a wide discrepancy in the salaries attaching to apparently similar posts.
    Torrington, Derek, Personnel Management: A New Approach (1991)

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