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DISCREPANCY

(noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Discrepancy.

How to pronounce discrepancy:

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Discrepancy - as a noun

A difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

Example: "A growing divergence of opinion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disagreement16divergence17variance13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difference19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An event that departs from expectations

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
variance13variant10

Example Sentences

"There seems to be a discrepancy between the two financial reports."
"The professor pointed out a discrepancy in my research findings."
"We need to investigate the discrepancy in the shipping records."
"There is a discrepancy in the number of items in the inventory."
"The witness testimony presented a discrepancy with the security footage."
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Word Game Points

Is DISCREPANCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, discrepancy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISCREPANCY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is DISCREPANCY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, discrepancy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISCREPANCY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is DISCREPANCY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, discrepancy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISCREPANCY has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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