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

Examples of discrepancy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This discrepancy between spending power and representation is a massive opportunity for brands. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2024

Through one quarter, the discrepancy in rushing yards is stark. —Andrew Greif, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024

The star also discussed the difference between filming in the U.S. and filming in the U.K., pinpointing the discrepancy in anxiety levels due to the country’s contrasting health insurance stances. —Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024

The Power depicts different cultures’ divergent responses to the electric girls without meaningfully connecting them to real discrepancies in faith and economic circumstances. —Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024