discrepancies

[dih-skrep-uhn-seez] / dɪˈskrɛp ən siz /

NOUN

conflict, disagreement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

difference disparity distinction divergence error inconsistency miscalculation variation

STRONG

contrariety discordance dissimilarity dissimilitude dissonance divergency incongruity otherness split unlikeness variance

WEAK

alterity dissemblance far cry

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement alikeness likeness sameness similarity

WEAK

concordance concurrence consistency harmony parity

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discrepancies

Millions of voters have also been flagged for additional scrutiny after the ECI used automated systems to detect what they described as "logical discrepancies", including mismatched names and inconsistencies in family details.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

“However, we are conscious of potential discrepancies between our price assumptions and those used by both CSC and the party acquiring the asset,” it says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

"Information provided regarding the trucking company, driver and vehicles involved contained discrepancies and is currently being investigated."

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

The results settle two long-standing discrepancies in diamond research and bring experimental measurements into close agreement with simulations based on quantum mechanics.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026

Oracular ambiguity or statistical probability provides loopholes, and discrepancies are expunged by Faith.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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