Synonyms of discrepancy

discrepancy

noun

di-ˈskre-pən-sē 

as in difference

the quality or state of being different

the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern

Synonyms & Similar Words

• difference
• distinctness
• distinctiveness
• diversity
• distinction
• contrast
• disparity
• disagreement
• dissimilarity
• distance
• divergence
• diverseness
• variation
• dissimilitude
• unlikeness
• variability
• disparateness
• imbalance
• change
• otherness
• deviance
• variance
• modification
• friction
• incongruity
• discord
• conflict
• discordance
• differentiability
• dichotomy
• inequality
• incongruence
• dissention
• disunity
• disproportion
• strife
• dissension
• distinguishability
• dissent
• incompatibility
• nonconformity
• discriminability
• dissidence
• incongruousness
• anomalousness
• nonequivalence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• similarity
• resemblance
• community
• analogy
• likeness
• identity
• agreement
• sameness
• accordance
• correspondence
• conformity
• parallelism
• alikeness
• congruity
• equality
• similitude
• analogousness
• equivalence
• identicalness
• uniformity
• equivalency
• homogeneity
• homogeneousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discrepancy

For example, while discussing results with my team, a junior team member raised a question about a seemingly minor discrepancy in our data. —Michael Shribman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

As for contracts, Byrne said the discrepancy in DOGE data shows why information being entered into those systems by the government needs better validation and standardization to be more transparent. —Stephen Fowler, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025

The discrepancy between the two Neils is incomprehensibly stark — even shocking. —Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2025

When there were errors, discrepancies or missing information, the report found claims could take on average over 100 days to go through. —Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025