Discrepancies Meaning in English

word · lemma: discrepancy

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Definition

Differences or inconsistencies between two or more things that should match or agree, often found in data, accounts, or reports.

Usage & Nuances

Common in formal, academic, or business contexts. Usually used with words like 'find', 'explain', or 'address'. Refers to meaningful or problematic differences, not just any variation.

• Spanish: diferencias - discrepancias
• Portuguese (BR): discrepâncias - divergências
• Portuguese (PT): discrepâncias - divergências
• Chinese (Simplified): 差异 - 不一致
• Chinese (Traditional): 差異 - 不一致
• Hindi: अन्तर - विसंगतियाँ
• Arabic: تفاوتات - اختلافات
• Bengali: বৈষম্য - অমিল
• Russian: несоответствия - расхождения
• Japanese: 不一致 - 相違
• Vietnamese: sự khác biệt - sự không nhất quán
• Korean: 불일치 - 차이
• Turkish: tutarsızlık - uyumsuzluk
• Urdu: فرق - تضاد
• Indonesian: ketidaksesuaian - perbedaan

Example Sentences

There are several discrepancies in the report.

basic

The teacher noticed discrepancies in the students' answers.

basic

We need to fix these discrepancies before submitting the data.

basic

Auditors often find discrepancies after reviewing financial statements closely.

natural

We still can't explain the discrepancies between the two sets of results.

natural

If you notice any discrepancies, please let us know right away.

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