Definition of Discrepancy

a difference or inconsistency especially between things that should be the same

Examples of Discrepancy in a sentence

The police were confused by the discrepancy between the testimonies of the two witnesses who saw the same event.  🔊

Because of a discrepancy in the witness’ testimony, the defense attorney has asked the judge to drop the charges against his client.  🔊

I was forced to fire my accountant after he could not explain the discrepancy in my bank account.  🔊

When the store manager noticed a discrepancy in the inventory, he called all of his employees into his office.  🔊

A discrepancy in the financial reports is the reason for the audit.  🔊

Since there is a huge discrepancy between the results of the first and second experiment, the laboratory team will conduct a third test.  🔊

The general is investigating the discrepancy in the number of wounded soldiers reported.  🔊

Because I knew nothing about taxes as a teenager, I was shocked by the discrepancy between what I thought I would receive for my first paycheck and what I actually received.  🔊

The income discrepancy between the upper class and those living below the poverty line is huge.  🔊

For years, scientists have been trying to identify the discrepancy, which causes the genetic mutation.  🔊

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