discrepancy
gb/dɪskɹˈɛpənsi/ us/dɪskɹˈɛpənsi/
B2
Inglés
~ 8100
eltérés, ellentmondás, egyenlőtlenség, különbség
SUSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
1
eltérés
B1
ellentmondás
B2
Patrón de uso:
a discrepancy between [A] and [B]
The audit revealed a significant discrepancy between the reported income and the bank statements.
A könyvvizsgálat jelentős eltérést tárt fel a bevallott jövedelem és a bankszámlakivonatok között.
There is a discrepancy in the patient’s records: one file says she is 62, another says she is 26.
A beteg dokumentációjában ellentmondás van: az egyik irat szerint 62 éves, egy másik szerint 26.
The scientists could not explain the discrepancy between the experimental results and the original hypothesis.
We need to find the reason for the discrepancy between the inventory list and the items on the shelf.
The police noticed a discrepancy in his story and decided to ask more questions.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
There is a discrepancy between the two reports.
Eltérés van a két jelentés között.
The teacher found a discrepancy in my test scores.
A tanár eltérést vett észre a teszteredményeimben.
We must explain this discrepancy in the sales numbers.
The bank called me about a discrepancy in my account.
They checked the data after seeing a small discrepancy.
Error frecuente:
Learners often use *difference* when a more formal or precise word like *discrepancy* is better, especially with numbers, data, or reports. Also, learners sometimes use the wrong preposition, saying *discrepancy of two reports* instead of *discrepancy between two reports*, or *discrepancy about the numbers* instead of *discrepancy in the numbers*. Another mistake is using the non-standard form *discrepance* instead of *discrepancy*.
Significado
difference where things should match
Colocaciones
a discrepancy between
|a discrepancy in the figures
|explain the discrepancy
|account for the discrepancy
|resolve the discrepancy
|note a discrepancy
Sinónimos
inconsistency (Stresses that two things do not fit together logically or exactly.)
|
difference (More general; does not always imply that the things should be the same.)
|
mismatch (More informal; often used when two specific items do not go together or do not correspond.)
Antónimos
consistency (Focuses on things staying the same and fitting together logically, without conflict.)
|
agreement (Emphasizes that facts, numbers, or accounts say the same thing.)
Temas
business
|law
|science
|daily life
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A difference between two or more things, such as numbers or stories, that should be the same.
A difference or inconsistency between two or more facts, figures, or accounts that are expected to be the same.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
2
különbség
A1
Patrón de uso:
a discrepancy in [something] between [groups]
The report highlights a serious discrepancy in pay between male and female employees.
A jelentés rámutat a férfi és női munkavállalók közötti súlyos bérkülönbségre.
There is a growing discrepancy between urban and rural schools in terms of resources and exam results.
Egyre nő az egyenlőtlenség a városi és a vidéki iskolák között az erőforrások és a vizsgaeredmények tekintetében.
Activists are calling attention to the discrepancy in healthcare access across different regions.
The data show a clear discrepancy between what senior and junior staff earn for similar work.
This policy aims to reduce the discrepancy in opportunities for students from different backgrounds.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
There is a big discrepancy in pay between men and women.
Nagy a bérkülönbség a férfiak és a nők között.
We must fix the discrepancy between rich and poor areas.
Orvosolnunk kell a gazdag és szegény térségek közötti egyenlőtlenséget.
The study shows a discrepancy in test scores between the two schools.
They are working to reduce the discrepancy in access to clean water.
The government wants to close the discrepancy in income levels.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize this sense often suggests unfairness, and may use *discrepancy* where a neutral word like *difference* or *variation* is more natural. They also sometimes say *discrepancy of men and women* instead of *discrepancy between men and women* or *discrepancy in pay between men and women*.
Significado
unfair gap between groups or things
Colocaciones
a pay discrepancy
|a discrepancy in wages
|a discrepancy between rich and poor
|gender pay discrepancy
|a discrepancy in access to healthcare
Sinónimos
inequality (Highlights unfair or unjust differences in status, money, or power.)
|
gap (A more general term for a difference in amount or level, often used in social or economic contexts.)
|
imbalance (Stresses that one side has more or less than the other, suggesting something is not fair or not healthy.)
Antónimos
equality (Means people or groups have the same rights, chances, or amounts, with no unfair difference.)
|
parity (A formal term meaning a state of being equal, especially in pay or status.)
Temas
society
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A clear and often unfair gap between two groups or situations, for example in pay, health, or power.
A noticeable and often unfair difference in level, amount, or treatment between groups, situations, or conditions.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
discrepancy
AFI
GB/dɪskɹˈɛpənsi/
US/dɪskɹˈɛpənsi/
Sílabas y acento
dis - crep - ancy (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (crep)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: discrepancy
- Plural: discrepancies, discrepancy
Familia de palabras
Forms
discrepancies
noun
Core family
discrepant
adjective
Expresiones
a discrepancy between
1/ə dɪskɹˈɛpənsi bɪtwˈin/
fixed phrase
formal
difference between two expectedly similar things
Used before saying how two things are different when they are expected to be the same or similar.
Ejemplos
- There is a discrepancy between the two reports.
- The accountant found a discrepancy between the invoices and the payments.
- We noticed a discrepancy between what the company promised and what it actually delivered.
a discrepancy in
1/ə dɪskɹˈɛpənsi ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
difference within related data or details
Used before naming numbers, data, or details that do not match other related information.
Ejemplos
- The teacher found a discrepancy in the exam results.
- There appears to be a discrepancy in the company’s financial records.
- We need to explain the discrepancy in the survey data.
account for the discrepancy
1/əkˈaʊnt fɚ ðə dɪskɹˈɛpənsi/
fixed phrase
formal
explain why things do not match
To give a reason why two things that should be the same are actually different.
Ejemplos
- Can you account for the discrepancy between these two sets of figures?
- The manager could not account for the discrepancy in the stock levels.
- Weather conditions may account for the discrepancy in the results.
explain the discrepancy
1/ɪksplˈeɪn ðə dɪskɹˈɛpənsi/
fixed phrase
formal
give a reason for the mismatch
To say clearly why two pieces of information that should be the same are not the same.
Ejemplos
- The scientist tried to explain the discrepancy in the data.
- How do you explain the discrepancy between your version of events and hers?
- Nobody could explain the discrepancy in the budget report.
resolve the discrepancy
1/ɹizˈɑlv ðə dɪskɹˈɛpənsi/
fixed phrase
formal
fix and remove the mismatch
To find the problem and fix it so that two sets of information finally match.
Ejemplos
- The IT team worked late to resolve the discrepancy in the database.
- Once we resolve the discrepancy in the accounts, we can close the audit.
- They are still trying to resolve the discrepancy between the two measurements.