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

Example Sentences

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Discrepancies between what probation officers allege in reports and what videos show have been laid bare in multiple use-of-force incidents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

"Discrepancies in the incidence of who gets migraine attacks associated with menses is likely due to premenopausal women having more regular menstrual cycles and thus more menstrual-related migraines," says Ailani.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2024

Discrepancies between DNA’s predictions and people’s actual appearances might alert doctors to problems, he said.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2022

Discrepancies in Covid test results were spotted a month before testing was halted at one lab, court papers show.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2021

Discrepancies were discovered between the original assignment of the township for settlement and the manner in which McNab had carried on the business of his agency.

From The Last Laird of MacNab An Episode in the Settlement of MacNab Township, Upper Canada by Various