discrepancy
disc
ˈdɪsk
disk
re
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pan
pən
pēn
cy
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British pronunciation
/dɪskɹˈɛpənsi/

Definition & Meaning of "discrepancy"in English

Discrepancy
01

a lack of similarity between facts, reports, claims, or other things that are supposed to be alike

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Examples
The audit revealed a significant discrepancy between the reported revenue and the actual sales figures.
There was a glaring discrepancy in the witness statements, which made the case harder to resolve.
02

something that happens differently from what was expected

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