Discrepancies
dɪˈskrepənsiz
Definitions
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts, figures, opinions, or statements.
dɪˈskrepənsiz
A lack of agreement or consistency.
The police investigated the discrepancies in the suspect's alibi.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're comparing two sets of information, like prices in two different stores. If the prices don't match, that's a discrepancy! It's when something doesn't line up or agree.
👶 For kids: When two things don't match, like if your toys are different colors than what you thought.
More Examples
The report highlighted discrepancies between the original plan and the final outcome.
The accountant discovered several discrepancies in the financial statements.
How It's Used
"Auditors often identify discrepancies in accounting records."
"The lawyer pointed out the discrepancies between the witness's statements."
"There are noticeable discrepancies in the data."
From Late Latin discrepantia, from discrepans, present participle of discrepare ('to differ'), from dis- ('apart') + crepare ('to creak, make a noise').
The term has been used in legal and financial contexts for centuries, highlighting the importance of accuracy and truthfulness.
Memory tip
Think of a 'screw up' in agreement. Discrepancies are like when things don't line up.