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discrepancy
[ dih-skrep-uhn-see ]
noun
- the state or quality of being discrepant or in disagreement, as by displaying an unexpected or unacceptable difference; inconsistency:
The discrepancy between the evidence and his account of what happened led to his arrest.
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- an instance of difference or inconsistency:
There are certain discrepancies between the two versions of the story.
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discrepancy
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noun
- a conflict or variation, as between facts, figures, or claims
Usage
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Example Sentences
“That’s a huge discrepancy,†said Harris, who employed five people and did not pay himself over the course of the shop’s lifetime.
But what I worried might be a natural discrepancy between performer and role turned out to be an integral part of McDonald’s character.
This discrepancy in power between employer and employee allows the boss to be almost entirely unaccountable for their decisions — decisions that have a direct impact on the livelihoods of everyone employed in an enterprise.
Regardless of the positional breakdown, it’s obvious given the discrepancy on display between the Bruins and Volunteers that there needs to be an infusion of high-end players.
That mammoth discrepancy means, barring an extraordinary scoreline in Cardiff, France would be able to wrap up the title with any sort of win over Scotland.
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