discrepancy

• Substantif désignant une différence, une incohérence ou un manque d'accord entre deux ou plusieurs faits, chiffres ou rapports qui devraient être identiques.

A noun referring to a difference, inconsistency, or lack of agreement between two or more facts, figures, or accounts that should be the same.

1. Difference or inconsistencyB2formal

   A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts, figures, or statements.

   Écart, divergence

   • There is a discrepancy between the two financial reports.
   • The accountant found a discrepancy in the bank statement.
   • The witness's testimony showed a discrepancy with the video evidence.

   Synonymesconflictcontradictiondifferencedisagreementdisparitydissimilaritydivergencegapincongruityinconsistencymismatchvariance

   Antonymesaccordanceagreementconcordanceconformityconsistencycorrespondenceharmony

2. Unexpected variationB2formal

   An unexpected difference in data or results that suggests an error or anomaly.

   Écart inattendu

   • The experiment results revealed a discrepancy in the measurements.
   • We need to investigate the discrepancy in the inventory count.
   • A discrepancy in the records led to a full audit.

   Synonymesanomalydeviationdiscordancedisparitydivergenceincongruityinconsistencymismatchvariance

   Antonymesaccordanceagreementconformityconsistencycorrespondence