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Discrepancy

Definition

(formal) A difference or inconsistency between two or more things, especially in facts, figures, or statements; a lack of agreement or correspondence.

Example Sentences

1The auditor discovered a discrepancy in the company's financial records that led to a full-scale investigation.
2Is there a discrepancy between the number of jobs advertised and the number of applicants?
3The discrepancy in the witness's testimony raised doubts about the reliability of the evidence.
4Try to identify any discrepancy between the product's specifications and its actual performance.
5There is a significant discrepancy between the government's promises and the actual funding allocated to the project.

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