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⚖️discrepancy

noun
/dɪˈskrɛpənsi/
discrepancies discrepant
discrepancy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning discrepancy synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison discrepancy collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts
a lack of compatibility or similarity between two facts or claims; inconsistency
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

Example Sentences

There was a discrepancy between the two reports.

There was a significant discrepancy between the witness testimonies about the incident.

The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.

Example Expressions

discrepancy in accounts

Synonyms

difference, inconsistency, variation, divergence, conflict, variance, disparity, mismatch
Entry 1
difference, inconsistency, variation, divergence, conflict
Entry 2
difference, inconsistency, variance, disparity
Entry 3
inconsistency, mismatch, variation

Antonyms

agreement, consistency, harmony, similarity, correspondence
Entry 1
agreement, consistency, harmony
Entry 2
consistency, agreement, similarity, correspondence
Entry 3
agreement, consistency, similarity

Collocations

major discrepancy, slight discrepancy, discrepancy report, discrepancy in data, significant discrepancy, accounting discrepancy, explain discrepancy
Entry 1
major discrepancy, slight discrepancy, discrepancy report, discrepancy in data
Entry 2
significant discrepancy, accounting discrepancy, explain discrepancy

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