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May 16, 2007

Discrepancy

discrepancy (noun) - a noticeable difference between two things that should be the same, an inconsistency

huge discrepancies
glaring discrepancies
large discrepancies
minor discrepancies
small discrepancies

discrepancies in
discrepancies between

account for discrepancies
explain discrepancies
find discrepancies
note discrepancies
notice discrepancies
check for discrepancies

discrepancies arise
discrepancies exist


Example sentences:

* There was a large discrepancy between the reports of what happened in the country's various newspapers.

* The cashiers must explain any discrepancies between the register totals and receipts.

* Discrepancies in the evidence led to his acquittal.

* Discrepancies occasionally arise between the two databases.

* The accident could have been prevented if the operator had noted the glaring discrepancies between the two meters.

* Auditors are trained to note any discrepancy between accounts.

* The discrepancy in the year-end numbers cannot be explained.

* Operators are trained to note discrepancies as they arise.

* The fact that he is much heavier than the rest of the test subjects accounts for this discrepancy.

* One of the other test subjects shows a similar discrepancy.

* Despite a few discrepancies in the results, the survey clearly indicates that the product will be successful.

* Despite the discrepancies when compared to similar historical periods in the past, housing prices should remain stable during the next year.

* Most scientists assumed that the discrepancy was too negligible to worry about.

* The apparent discrepancy in the survey results was explained by the way the different market segments were defined.

* We should proceed with the inquiry, this discrepany will clearly never be resolved.

* The discrepancy between responses to the question "Do you like housework?" cast doubt on the validity of the study.

* Despite the apparent discrepancy in birth rates it became quite clear they were rapidly approaching a population explosion.

* The groups concerned may not be aware of the discrepancy between their views on the subject.

* Why is there such a big discrepancy?

* The slight statistical discrepancy should not alarm you.

* "A small discrepancy has appeared, a faint crack in the ordinariness of things."


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