a conflict or variation, as between facts, figures, or claims
▶ USAGE Discrepancy is sometimes wrongly used where disparity is meant. A discrepancy exists between things which ought to be the same; it can be small but is usuallysignificant. A disparity is a large difference between measurable things such as age, rank, or wages
Examples of 'discrepancies' in a sentence
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On closer inspection, he had become aware of discrepancies.
Val McDermid THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)
If anybody noticed the discrepancies later, general confusion could easily account for them.
Smith, Evelyn E MISS MELVILLE REGRETS (2002)
Procedures are in place to detect discrepancies, though clearly they failed in this case.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
If any discrepancies are found, the aircraft must be grounded immediately.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But the men's stories prompted suspicion because of discrepancies.
canada.com (2005)
Discrepancies within different food categories are striking.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
With all four principals lined up together, strange size discrepancies became apparent.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It admitted it had found 'discrepancies between our accounts and bank debt figures'.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Discrepancies of five per cent or more are investigated.