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discrepancies

[/dɪˈskrɛpənsiz/]
nounfemininepl: discrepâncias
discrepâncias
1. Lack of agreement or consistency between two or more things; differences or contradictions
There are discrepancies between the two reports.
Há discrepâncias entre os dois relatórios.
2. A difference in quantity or amount that is unexplained
The auditor found discrepancies in the financial records.
O auditor encontrou discrepâncias nos registros financeiros.
3. Inconsistencies or contradictions in accounts, statements, or data
The discrepancies in their testimonies raised suspicion.
As discrepâncias em seus depoimentos levantaram suspeita.
Synonyms
differencesinconsistenciescontradictionsgapsvariationsdivergences
Antonyms
agreementsconsistenciesmatchesconformitiesharmonies

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discrepâncias
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
discrepâncias
standard usage
São Paulo
discrepâncias
standard usage, also used in business contexts
Portugal
discrepâncias
formal usage; also 'divergências' or 'incongruências'

Related Idioms & Phrases

close the discrepancies
resolve discrepancies
account for discrepancies
flag discrepancies
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