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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Property, the largest concentration of global wealth, is overvalued by up to 50%, using price-to-affordability metrics, although there are significant locational discrepancies.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

God forbid that comes true, but if it does, this record is proof that Madonna is her discrepancies: She is this, and she is also that.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026

A Labour MP has been cleared of breaching Parliament's expenses rules after an investigation into apparent discrepancies over accommodation and travel found he was "careful with spending public money".

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

These hidden features may help explain discrepancies that have puzzled researchers studying dinosaur growth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

Because of this response, and other discrepancies in her evidence, the magistrate dismissed the case.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela