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How to pronounce discrepancy in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms disagreement, divergence, variance
Type of difference
Has types allowance, leeway, margin, tolerance
Derivation discrepant
Type Words
Synonyms variance, variant
Type of divergence, deviation, departure, difference
Derivation discrepant

Examples of discrepancy

discrepancy
There's a fairly good discrepancy between the scores on the South and the North.
From the sacbee.com
This discrepancy has left the interpretation of the law to local city officials.
From the ocregister.com
If you prefer to pretend that there is no discrepancy, you are welcome to do so.
From the economist.com
This sort of discrepancy persisted among respondents all the way into their 60s.
From the nytimes.com
She did not explain the discrepancy between her statement and the press release.
From the huffingtonpost.com
Now two astronomers from North America believe they can explain the discrepancy.
From the newscientist.com
There is a discrepancy in this account, however, in that the caliph died in 833.
From the en.wikipedia.org
There is thus some discrepancy between nomenclature in zoology and in dentistry.
From the en.wikipedia.org
I also would like to point the discrepancy between laws made, and laws enforced.
From the ideas.time.com
More examples
  • A difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion"
  • An event that departs from expectations
  • In mathematics, discrepancy may refer to
  • An inconsistency between facts or sentiments; The state or quality of being discrepant
  • (DISCREPANCIES) It is important that if there are any discrepancies in a shipment or product specifications, whether it be quantity, price or part number, sizes or dimensions, it must be reported NO LATER THAN 72 HOURS FROM RECEIPT OF THE SHIPMENT. ...
  • (Discrepancies) Any difference between the amount claimed and admissible amount and also any violation of terms & conditions of the insurance policy or agreement.
  • (Discrepancies) In case of a discrepancy between these Booking Conditions and any other contents of the Cardiff Bay Holidays website, these conditions shall prevail, but this shall not limit the Owners liability for failure to supply the accommodation as described on the website.
  • (Discrepancies) Situations in which the expected value range/ input/ condition is not met.
  • (Discrepancies) Whilst the Owners take all reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of the brochure, website and any illustrated materials produced in relation to the property its facilities and surroundings, no liability for errors or omissions is accepted. ...