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discrepancy Definition


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discrepancy
noun
    discrepancies
    1. A failure (eg of sets of information) to correspond or be the same.
      Thesaurus: inconsistency, disparity, difference, incongruity, variation, dissimilarity, divergence; conflict, disagreement.
Derivative: discrepant
adj
    Showing a discrepancy or failure to correspond.
Etymology: 17c: from Latin discrepare to differ in sound.



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