discrepancy (n.)

a difference between things that should match

Examples

• There is a discrepancy in the report.

Key rules

• A discrepancy is a difference between things that should match
• Discrepancy between + noun: a discrepancy between the figures
• Discrepancy is countable

Common mistakes

• There is a discrepancy of the figures → There is a discrepancy in the figures

Use cases

• Checking accounts
• Reviewing reports
• Auditing records