Definition of "discrepancy" []

• Divergence or disagreement, as between facts or claims; difference. (noun)
• An instance of divergence or disagreement. See Synonyms at difference. (noun)

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• "To acquiesce in discrepancy is destructive of candor and of moral cleanliness."
• "The reason for the discrepancy is the Tigers 'average of just 2.9 points per opponent's trip into the red zone allowed, which is a figure is nearly impossible to maintain and is mostly just random variance."
• "At 20 feet high, even going out to 40 yards, the discrepancy is about half a yard."