December 06, 2007
Thursday, 6th December 2007 : Today's Word is ...
Discrepancy
Pronunciation : di skr�ppensee
1. A distinct difference between two things such as sets of figures that should match or correspond
2. Divergence or disagreement, as between facts or claims
3. An instance of divergence or disagreement
4. Deviation between what is expected and what actually occurs
Early 17th century - Latin discrepantia discrepare differ -crepare to rattle
Difference, Discrepance, Disparity, Dissimilarity, Dissimilitude, Distinction, Divarication, Divergence, Divergency, Unlikeness, Inconsistency, Incongruity, Disagreement
Agreement, Concordance, Concurrence, Consistency, Harmony, Parity, Correspondence
� There was a discrepancy between the answer and the record in the recruiting books.
� Whoever is on the stage, it is always Shakespeare who is speaking to me, and perhaps this is the reason why in the past I can trace no discrepancy between reading his plays and seeing them.
1.Discrepant : Adjective
2.Discrepance : Noun
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