Associations to the word «Discrepancy»

Wiktionary

DISCREPANCY, noun. An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.
DISCREPANCY, noun. The state or quality of being discrepant.

Dictionary definition

DISCREPANCY, noun. A difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion".
DISCREPANCY, noun. An event that departs from expectations.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.