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discrepancy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/ · UK /dɪˈskrepənsi/

Forms: discrepancies

discrepancy means: A difference between things that you expect to be the same.

noun

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A difference between things that you expect to be the same.

  • There is a discrepancy in the figures.
  • We noticed several discrepancies between the reports.
  • Can you explain this discrepancy?

How to use it: discrepancy between A and B (There is a discrepancy between his story and the evidence.); discrepancy in something (They found a discrepancy in the sales records.)

Similar words: difference, mismatch, inconsistency

Opposites: agreement

Common phrases: a slight discrepancy, discrepancy between figures, discrepancy in accounts, discrepancy between accounts

Questions about discrepancy

What does discrepancy mean?

A difference between things that you expect to be the same.

What is discrepancy in other languages?

Türkçe: tutarsızlık · Español: discrepancia · Français: écart · Deutsch: Abweichung · Italiano: discrepanza · 日本語: 食い違い

How do you pronounce discrepancy?

In American English /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/; in British English /dɪˈskrepənsi/.

How do you use discrepancy in a sentence?

There is a discrepancy in the figures. We noticed several discrepancies between the reports.

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