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discrepancy analysis

[/ˌdɪˈskrepənsi əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: discrepancy analyses
análise de discrepâncias
1. A systematic examination and investigation of differences, inconsistencies, or contradictions between expected and actual results, or between two sets of data
The auditor performed a discrepancy analysis to identify the differences between the recorded and actual inventory.
O auditor realizou uma análise de discrepâncias para identificar as diferenças entre o inventário registrado e o real.
2. In quality control and process improvement, the detailed study of gaps between planned performance and actual performance
Discrepancy analysis revealed that production fell short of targets by 15% due to equipment downtime.
A análise de discrepâncias revelou que a produção ficou aquém das metas em 15% devido ao tempo de inatividade do equipamento.
Synonyms
variance analysisgap analysisdeviation analysisdifference analysisdiscrepancy investigation
Antonyms
conformity assessmentcompliance verification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
análise de discrepâncias
Most common usage in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
análise de divergências
Alternative term used in corporate settings
Portugal
análise de discrepâncias
Standard usage in Portuguese business context

Related Idioms & Phrases

spot the difference
identify the gap
close the gap
bridge the discrepancy
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