Definitions for discrepancy

discrepancy dis·crep·an·cy

Spelling: [dih-skrep-uh n-see]
IPA: /dɪˈskrɛp ən si/

Discrepancy is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 21 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 24 points.

You can make 1190 anagrams from letters in discrepancy (accdeinprsy).

Definitions for discrepancy

noun

  1. the state or quality of being discrepant or in disagreement, as by displaying an unexpected or unacceptable difference; inconsistency:
  2. an instance of difference or inconsistency:

Origin of discrepancy

1615-25; Latin discrepantia, equivalent to discrepant- (see discrepant) + -ia; see -ancy

Examples for discrepancy

By no means does this discrepancy indicate that Barnard is necessarily safer for women.

In no other State is the discrepancy so great in the salary of men and women teachers.

Still, the size of a discrepancy does not make any difference.

The discrepancy in these figures is not for lack of fighting.

He claims in his complaint that the agency never clarified the discrepancy nor did it pay Shanklin the $35,000.

The discrepancy of dates is based on the difference of the two calendars.

She seemed quite unaware of the discrepancy, but he was aware of it.

There was too great a discrepancy between his knowledge of the situation and its appearance.

"The discrepancy may have been that we really don't see black or white among our colleagues," Zoll said.

But there is a discrepancy in the way masturbation is discussed in regards to men and women.

Word Value for discrepancy
Scrable

21

Words with friends

24

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