discrepancy

S2 W2

BrE /dɪsˈkrepənsi/ AmE /dɪsˈkrepənsi/

noun en → es

1 DIFFERENCE [singular] B2

a difference between two or more things that should be the same

diferencia, discrepancia

  • there is a discrepancy between A and B

Collocations discrepancy in figures · discrepancy between accounts

  • There was a discrepancy between the number of people who attended the meeting and those who were supposed to attend.

    Hubo una discrepancia entre el número de personas que asistieron a la reunión y las que estaban supuestas a asistir.

2 CONTRADICTION [singular] C1

a contradiction or inconsistency between statements, facts, etc.

contradicción, inconsistencia

  • there is a discrepancy in A

Collocations discrepancy in the evidence · discrepancy between statements

  • There was a discrepancy in her story.

    Hubo una contradicción en su historia.