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discrepancy
/dɪˈskrep.ən.si/
[/dɪˈskrep.ən.si/]
inconsistency
Advancednoun
Definition
A lack of agreement or consistency between two or more things that should match.
Example
The auditor noticed a discrepancy between the reported figures and the actual bank balance.
The auditor noticed a discrepancy between the reported figures and the actual bank balance.
Etymology
From Latin 'discrepare' (to sound differently), from 'dis-' plus 'crepare' (to rattle).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in finance, science, and formal analysis.