discrepancies

IPA/dɪˈskrep.ən.si/
KK[dɪskrˈɛpənsiz]IPA/dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancies — noun

  • discrepanciessingular
  • discrepanciesesplural

1. a difference between pieces of information, amounts, or records that ought to ma

1.名詞B2
釋義

a difference between pieces of information, amounts, or records that ought to match each other but do not

例句

The accountant found several discrepancies in the company's financial records.

collocation: find + discrepancies + in [records/data]

Wren discovered a large discrepancy between the two bank statements.

discrepancy + between [two things being compared]

同義詞
  • inconsistency

    more general; can describe logic or behaviour, not just numbers

  • disparity

    suggests a large or unfair gap, often used for wealth or opportunity

  • variance

    more technical; common in statistics and formal reports

反義詞

文法句型

discrepancy + between + [plural noun phrase]

discrepancy + in + [noun phrase]

find/notice/report/discover + discrepancy/discrepancies

用法筆記

Discrepancy usually suggests a problem — the two figures or statements should agree, so the difference needs to be investigated. The singular form discrepancy is also very common; both are used in formal and professional contexts such as accounting, law, and research.

常見錯誤

❌There is a discrepancy between my opinion and yours.
✅There is a difference between my opinion and yours.
💡Discrepancy implies a factual mismatch that should not exist, not just a subjective disagreement.
❌I noticed a discrepancy on his face.
✅I noticed a difference on his face.
💡Discrepancy is used with data, records, and statements, not with physical appearance.