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discrepancy

UK
/dɪsˈkrɛpənsi/
US
/dɪsˈkrɛpənsi/
discrepancynoun
discrepancies
pl
UK
/dɪsˈkrɛpənsi/
US
/dɪsˈkrɛpənsi/
Translations
There was a discrepancy between the two reports, which led to further investigation.
Il y avait un écart entre les deux rapports, ce qui a conduit à une enquête plus approfondie.
Additional translations
discordanceSoutenu, souvent employé dans les contextes techniques, administratifs ou scientifiques.
Definitions
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
There was a discrepancy between the two reports, which led to further investigation.
An instance or detail in which two or more things do not agree.
Even a small discrepancy in the figures could indicate fraud.
Synonyms
inconsistency
incongruity
conflict
dissimilarity
divergence
variation
difference
disparity
discrepancyadjective
UK
/dɪˈskrep.ən.si/
US
/dɪˈskrɛp.ən.si/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., ‘discrepancy report’
Translations
Additional translations
discordantSurtout dans des expressions comme « rapport discordant » ou, plus souvent, « rapport des écarts ». Le français emploie fréquemment un nom plutôt qu’un adjectif.
Definitions
Relating to or dealing with a discrepancy; used before another noun to denote connection with an inconsistency.
The auditor requested the discrepancy report for review.
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