Discrepancy
ahd-5
noun.
Divergence or disagreement, as between facts or claims; difference.
noun.
An instance of divergence or disagreement.
synonym
:
difference
.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
Difference; disagreement; variance or contrariety, especially of facts or sentiments.
Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
noun.
An
inconsistency
between
facts
or
sentiments
.
noun.
The state or quality of being
discrepant
.
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noun.
a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
noun.
an event that departs from expectations
Word Usage
"To acquiesce in discrepancy is destructive of candor and of moral cleanliness."