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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Hedge funds use substantial leverage to arbitrage these discrepancies.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Murch, a single mother of two who also kept cash raised at raffles and club events, took £20,409 before club officials spotted account discrepancies.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Any large discrepancies will be resolved by recounting the tract.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

And among parents of school-aged children, I didn’t find very significant discrepancies in telework rates between mothers and fathers.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

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

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela