The discrepancy between the two climate models suggested that further data collection was necessary.
两个气候模型之间的差异表明需要进一步收集数据。
Which choice best defines “discrepancy”?
D — Difference; inconsistency; gap. “discrepancy” means difference; inconsistency; gap.
Which word means “difference; inconsistency; gap”?
B — discrepancy. “discrepancy” means difference; inconsistency; gap.
discrepancy — difference; inconsistency; gap. In Chinese: 差异；不一致.
discrepancy is pronounced /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/.
The discrepancy between the two climate models suggested that further data collection was necessary. (两个气候模型之间的差异表明需要进一步收集数据。)
difference, inconsistency, gap — all close in meaning to discrepancy (difference; inconsistency; gap).
agreement, consistency — each the opposite of discrepancy (difference; inconsistency; gap).
Yes. discrepancy is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
dis-(not) + crep(crack) + ancy→ discrepancy, inconsistency.