discrepancy

//dɪˈskrɛpənsi//
B2Frequency Level 10Formal
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Noun

discrepancySingular
discrepanciesPlural
1

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts, figures, or claims.

There was a discrepancy between the two reports.

2

An inconsistency or difference between things that should be the same or match.

There was a discrepancy between the two reports.