petty discrepancy

[PET-ee dis-KREP-uhn-see]
nounpl: petty discrepancies
pequena discrepância
1. A small or minor difference or inconsistency between two things, such as numbers, statements, or accounts that do not match
There was a petty discrepancy of $5 in the monthly accounts.
Havia uma pequena discrepância de $5 nas contas mensais.
2. A slight or trivial contradiction or variance that is not significant enough to cause serious concern
The petty discrepancy in the report was easily explained.
A pequena discrepância no relatório foi facilmente explicada.
In Brazilian business contexts, 'pequena discrepância' is commonly used in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting. It often refers to minor differences that may be overlooked or easily reconciled without formal investigation, reflecting a pragmatic approach to non-critical inconsistencies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
minor discrepancysmall differencetrivial inconsistencyslight varianceminor inconsistency
Antonyms / Antônimos
major discrepancysignificant differencemajor inconsistencysubstantial variance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pequena discrepância
Most common formal usage in business and accounting contexts
Brazil (informal)
pequena diferença
More colloquial alternative, less technical
São Paulo
pequena divergência
Alternative formal usage, slightly more technical
Portugal
pequena discrepância
Similar formal usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

discrepancyinconsistencyvariancedifferencecontradictiondivergencemismatch

Related Idioms & Phrases

not worth the paper it's printed on
a drop in the bucket
a matter of cents
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