Discrepancy

/dɪsˈkrɛpənsi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

There was a significant discrepancy between the two reports that needed to be resolved.

an inconsistency between what is expected and what actually occurs.

The discrepancy in the budget projections raised concerns among the financial analysts.

a difference or variation in data points.

The researchers found a discrepancy in the temperature readings from the two different sensors.

an instance of differing or being at variance.

The discrepancy in the witness testimonies led to confusion in the investigation.

From Latin 'discrepantia', meaning 'to differ, disagree'.

discrepancy in reports

A situation where two or more reports provide conflicting information.

discrepancy notice

A notification indicating a difference found during examination.

financial discrepancy

An inconsistency in financial records or accounts.

inconsistency

The quality of being inconsistent; lack of harmony or agreement.

variance

The state of being variable or having differences.

divergence

The act of moving away in different directions from a common point.

Mix-up

There was a mix-up in the numbers, causing the discrepancy.

Mismatch

It was just a mismatch in the data that led to the discrepancy.