discrepancy
/dɪˈskrepənsi/
English C1 · AdvancednounThinking
discrepancy (noun) means a difference between things that should be the same.
Persian: مغایرت، ناهمخوانی
Meaning of discrepancy
| Word | discrepancy |
|---|---|
| Definition | a difference between things that should be the same |
| Persian | مغایرت، ناهمخوانی |
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈskrepənsi/ |
| Part of speech | noun |
| Level | C1 (Advanced) |
Example sentence
There is a discrepancy between the two reports.
بین دو گزارش مغایرت وجود دارد.
Synonyms of discrepancy
inconsistency, difference
Common phrases with discrepancy
- a discrepancy between
- explain the discrepancy
- a major discrepancy
Related English words
arbitrarydecided by chance or personal choice rather than by reason · C1biasan unfair preference for or against someone or something · C1contemplateto think about something for a long time · C1ostensiblyseeming to be true but possibly not · C1paradoxa situation or statement that seems impossible but may be true · C1pragmaticdealing with problems in a practical, sensible way · C1scrutinycareful and detailed examination · C1analyseto study something carefully in order to understand it · B2
Questions about discrepancy
What does discrepancy mean?
discrepancy (noun) means a difference between things that should be the same.
What is the Persian meaning of discrepancy?
discrepancy means مغایرت، ناهمخوانی in Persian.
What level is the word discrepancy?
discrepancy is a English C1 (advanced) word.
What is another word for discrepancy?
Words close in meaning to discrepancy include inconsistency, difference.
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