different between variability vs discrepancy

English

Etymology

Derived form of variable, from Old French variable; see variable +? -ity.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?v???.i.?.?b?l.?.ti (?.ti)/
• (US, Mary–marry–merry distinction) IPA^(key): /?væ?.i.?.?b?l.?.ti (?.ti)/
• (US, Mary–marry–merry merger) IPA^(key): /?v??.i.?.?b?l.?.ti (?.ti)/

Noun

variability (countable and uncountable, plural variabilities)

1. The state or characteristic of being variable.
2. The degree to which a thing is variable. In data or statistics this is often a measurement of distance from the mean or a description of data range.

Synonyms

• variableness

Derived terms

Translations

Further reading

• variability in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• variability in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

English

Alternative forms

• discrepance (archaic)

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin discrepantia, from discrepans, from discrep?, from crep?. See also discrepant.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /d?s?k??p?nsi/

Noun

discrepancy (countable and uncountable, plural discrepancies)

1. An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.

2. The state or quality of being discrepant.

Quotations

• For quotations using this term, see Citations:discrepancy.

Synonyms

• (inconsistency): conflict, contrariety, deviation, difference, disagreement, disparity, divergence, incompatibility, inconsistency, mismatch, variance, variation, dissimilarity, anomaly
• (discrepant state): discordance, anomalous

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