discrepancy

/dɪˈskrɛpənsi/
noun
  1. A difference or lack of agreement between things that should be the same.
    • The teacher noticed a discrepancy between the student's test score and his usual performance.
    • The accountant found a discrepancy between the bank statement and the company records.
    • There is a discrepancy in the two witnesses' accounts of the accident.
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