C1nounformalacademic
US/dɪˈskrep.ən.si/
UK/dɪˈskrep.ən.si/
a difference between two things that should be the same, such as two sets of figures
In context
Researchers noticed a discrepancy between what students reported and what they actually did.
Any discrepancy in the figures must be explained before the report is published.
The study highlights wide discrepancies in funding between urban and rural schools.
Words that go with discrepancy
noun + preposition
- discrepancy betweenThere is a clear discrepancy between the two accounts.
- discrepancy inThe auditors found a discrepancy in the accounts.
adjective + noun
- wide discrepancyThere is a wide discrepancy in pay between men and women.
- significant discrepancyNo significant discrepancy was found between the two tests.
- large discrepancyA large discrepancy between the forecasts worried investors.
verb + noun
- explain the discrepancyNobody could explain the discrepancy in the exam marks.