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discrepancy

[dih-skrep-uhn-see] / dɪˈskrɛp ən si /


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The discrepancy highlights just how far SoFi has fallen in recent months.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The largest discrepancy appeared in the underweight group.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The actual discrepancy, Tinoco said, was 103 votes — a variance of 0.016%.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

“So that’s a discrepancy right there that should be addressed so that companies have a standard to adhere to.”

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Apparently, Bobby didn’t see the discrepancy between the gentle acceptance espoused by the song and poem, and his growing philosophy of exclusivity, which rejected all people who didn’t believe as he did.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady