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discrepancy Synonyms

Another word for discrepancy

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• noun (Context 1)

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts, figures, or claims that are expected to agree.

Usage Example

"The auditor noticed a significant inconsistency between the company's reported earnings and its bank statements."

Strongest
inconsistency
disparity
variance
Strong
divergence
incongruity
difference
mismatch
contradiction
conflict
deviation

Opposites of discrepancy

The opposite of discrepancy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

consistency
agreement
correspondence
accord
congruity
conformity
harmony
similarity
See all opposites of discrepancy

• Nearby Words

discreet
discreetly
discreetness
discrepancy
discrepantly
discrete
discretely

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Discrepancy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/discrepancy
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