Meaning & use
discrepancy
A difference or lack of agreement between facts, figures, or claims that are expected to match.
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The accountant found a discrepancy between the invoice total and the amount actually paid.
Investigators noted several discrepancies between the two witnesses' accounts of the accident.
A note on using this word
Discrepancy is common in formal or technical contexts, such as accounting, science, and legal testimony.
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