minor discrepancy
[ˈmaɪnər dɪˈskrepənsi]
nounpl: minor discrepancies
pequena discrepância
1. A small or insignificant difference or inconsistency between two things, such as numbers, accounts, or statements
There was a minor discrepancy in the financial report that needed to be clarified.
Havia uma pequena discrepância no relatório financeiro que precisava ser esclarecida.
2. A slight contradiction or disagreement that does not significantly affect the overall accuracy or validity
The witness testimony had only a minor discrepancy with the police report.
O depoimento da testemunha tinha apenas uma pequena discrepância com o relatório policial.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, 'discrepância' is the preferred formal term, often used in audit reports, financial statements, and research documents. In Portugal, both 'discrepância' and 'diferença' are acceptable, with the latter being more conversational. In American English, this phrase is commonly used in legal, accounting, and scientific contexts to downplay or clarify non-critical inconsistencies.
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