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
Further review of helicopter altitude discrepancies and air traffic control communication gaps will be key in determining final causes.
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
The type of Black Hawk helicopter involved in the crash typically has two systems for measuring altitude, which may explain the discrepancy.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
The agency attributed the discrepancies to several factors, including cases lacking agency approval, despite state reminders, and cases closed by investigating agencies but not updated in state records.
—Nick McMillan, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
The discrepancy between aspiration and execution highlights the structural challenges many companies face when trying to integrate curiosity into their business strategy.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
The type of Black Hawk helicopter involved in the crash typically has two systems for measuring altitude, which may explain the discrepancy.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
The agency attributed the discrepancies to several factors, including cases lacking agency approval, despite state reminders, and cases closed by investigating agencies but not updated in state records.
—Nick McMillan, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
The discrepancy between aspiration and execution highlights the structural challenges many companies face when trying to integrate curiosity into their business strategy.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for discrepancy
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“Discrepancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepancy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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