CEFR B2

discrepancy

noun

Meaning

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts, figures, or situations that should be consistent.

Examples

There was a noticeable discrepancy between the witness's two statements.
The audit revealed a significant financial discrepancy in the company's accounts.

Synonyms: difference, inconsistency, disagreement, variance, divergence

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discrepancy (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/

Definition

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts, figures, or situations that should be consistent.

Examples

There was a noticeable discrepancy between the witness's two statements.
The audit revealed a significant financial discrepancy in the company's accounts.
Investigators are trying to understand the discrepancy between the evidence and the suspect's alibi.

How to Use discrepancy

discrepancy between X and Y (prepositional phrase): A difference found when comparing two specific items. — "There's a discrepancy between the stated goals and the actual results."
discrepancy in (prepositional phrase): A difference found within a particular area or set of data. — "The auditor found a discrepancy in the company's financial statements."

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