Discrepancies: meaning, definitions and examples
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discrepancies
[ dɪˈskrɛpənsiz ]
in accounting
Differences between two sets of records, accounts, or statements that should correspond but do not. Discrepancies may indicate errors or fraud.
Synonyms
disagreement, discrepant data, disparity
Examples of usage
- There were discrepancies between the bank statement and the company's financial records.
- The auditor found several discrepancies in the inventory report.
general
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts, ideas, or things.
Synonyms
disagreement, disparity, inconsistency
Examples of usage
- There seems to be a discrepancy in the witness statements.
- The teacher noticed a discrepancy between the student's homework and test results.
legal
An inconsistency or divergence in evidence or testimony that could affect the outcome of a legal case.
Synonyms
contradiction, disagreement, disparity
Examples of usage
- The lawyer pointed out a discrepancy in the witness's testimony.
- The court focused on the discrepancies in the witness accounts.
Translations
Translations of the word "discrepancies" in other languages:
🇵🇹 discrepâncias
🇮🇳 विसंगतियाँ
🇩🇪 Abweichungen
🇮🇩 ketidaksesuaian
🇺🇦 розбіжності
🇵🇱 rozbieżności
🇯🇵 不一致
🇫🇷 discrepancies
🇪🇸 discrepancias
🇹🇷 uyuşmazlıklar
🇰🇷 불일치
🇸🇦 التباينات
🇨🇿 nesrovnalosti
🇸🇰 nezrovnalosti
🇨🇳 差异
🇸🇮 neskladnosti
🇮🇸 misræmi
🇰🇿 алшақтықтар
🇬🇪 განსხვავებები
🇦🇿 uyğunsuzluqlar
🇲🇽 discrepancias
Word origin
The word 'discrepancies' originated from the Latin word 'discrepantia', meaning disagreement or difference. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, its usage expanded to various fields such as accounting, general discourse, and legal contexts.