discrepancy

[/dɪˈskrɛpənsi/]

nounfemininepl: discrepancies / discrepâncias

discrepância

1. A lack of consistency or compatibility between two things; a difference or disagreement

There is a discrepancy between the two reports.

Há uma discrepância entre os dois relatórios.

2. An instance or point in which things do not match or agree

The auditors found several discrepancies in the financial records.

Os auditores encontraram várias discrepâncias nos registros financeiros.

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General Brazilian

discrepância

Standard usage; most common form

São Paulo

discrepância

Standard usage in formal and business contexts

Rio de Janeiro

discrepância

Standard usage; sometimes informally 'diferença'

Portugal

discrepância

Standard usage; formal Portuguese

discrepancy in accounts (discrepância nas contas)

resolve/settle a discrepancy (resolver uma discrepância)

account for a discrepancy (explicar uma discrepância)

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