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Antonyms for discrepancy

Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-skrep-uhn-see
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈskrɛp ən si

Definition of discrepancy

Origin :
  • mid-15c. (discrepance), from Latin discrepantia "discordance, discrepancy," from discrepantem (nominative discrepans), present participle of discrepare "sound differently, differ," from dis- "apart, off" (see dis-) + crepare "to rattle, crack." Related: Discrepancies.
  • noun conflict, disagreement
Example sentences :
  • Still, the size of a discrepancy does not make any difference.
  • Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr
  • The discrepancy of dates is based on the difference of the two calendars.
  • Extract from : « Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia » by Various
  • She seemed quite unaware of the discrepancy, but he was aware of it.
  • Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • There was too great a discrepancy between his knowledge of the situation and its appearance.
  • Extract from : « Death Wish » by Robert Sheckley
  • In no other State is the discrepancy so great in the salary of men and women teachers.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • The discrepancy between his looks and what she thought of him disturbed her.
  • Extract from : « Adam Johnstone's Son » by F. Marion Crawford
  • There is some discrepancy in what constitutes standard varieties of walnuts.
  • Extract from : « Walnut Growing in Oregon » by Various
  • Footnote 274: There is some discrepancy in the accounts of the time of Clarence's departure.
  • Extract from : « Henry of Monmouth, Volume 1 » by J. Endell Tyler
  • There would be no discrepancy between the profession and the practice.
  • Extract from : « Short Studies on Great Subjects » by James Anthony Froude
  • The other editors have not realized that there is any discrepancy to be explained.
  • Extract from : « Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois » by George Chapman

Synonyms for discrepancy

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