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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However, the company never provided an explanation for the discrepancy.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
The agency noted discrepancies in the totals and committed to regularly updating the site with new data.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
District officials found a payroll discrepancy on March 13 and began investigating, the release said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
This discrepancy suggests that the selection committee may be placing additional value on the overall strength and reputation of the conference.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
The agency noted discrepancies in the totals and committed to regularly updating the site with new data.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
District officials found a payroll discrepancy on March 13 and began investigating, the release said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
This discrepancy suggests that the selection committee may be placing additional value on the overall strength and reputation of the conference.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 19 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 14 Apr. 2025.
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