Discrepancy
Discrepancy noun - The quality or state of being different.
Usage example: the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern
Nearby Word: discrepant
Similarity
Similarity noun - The quality or state of having many qualities in common.
Usage example: the similarity between the two essays is too great to be coincidental—one author virtually copied the other
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