discrepancy

/dɪsˈkɹɛpənsi/
noun
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Definition

1

a difference between two things that should be the same

There was a discrepancy between the amount shown on the receipt and the amount we actually paid.

2

a mismatch between what is said and what is true

His story contained a discrepancy with the eyewitness account.

Synonyms

difference mismatch variation

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