discrepancy

intermediateB2

/dɪˈskrɛpənsi/ · dis-crep-an-cy

A difference or inconsistency between two or more facts, figures, or opinions.

Meanings

nounformal

A difference or inconsistency between two or more facts, figures, or opinions.

دو یا زیادہ حقائق، اعداد و شمار، یا آرا کے درمیان فرق یا عدم مطابقت۔

تضاد

tazad

Synonyms

inconsistencydisagreementdivergenceعدم مطابقتاختلافتناقض

Antonyms

agreementconsistencyaccordہم آہنگیہم مقتدراتفاق

Common Collocations

  • discrepancy in data
  • discrepancy report
  • discrepancy analysis

Example Sentences

There was a discrepancy between the two reports.

دونوں رپورٹس کے درمیان ایک تضاد تھا۔

Dono reports ke darmiyan aik tazad tha.

The accountant noted a discrepancy in the financial statements.

محاسب نے مالی بیانات میں ایک عدم مطابقت کا نوٹ لیا۔

Muhasib ne maali bayanat mein aik adam-e-matabiqat ka note liya.

We need to investigate the discrepancy in the sales figures.

ہمیں فروخت کے اعداد و شمار میں تضاد کی تحقیقات کرنی ہوگی۔

Hamein farokht ke adad o shumaar mein tazad ki tahqiqat karni hogi.

Easily Confused With

discreet:Discreet refers to being careful or judicious in one's speech or actions, whereas discrepancy refers to a difference or inconsistency.

Word Family

discrepant
adjectiveمتضاد

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Discrepancy sounds like 'dis agreement' - think of discord.

Imagine two puzzle pieces that do not fit together.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پانی اور آگ کا ملنا ممکن نہیں

Pani aur aag ka milna mumkin nahi

Water and fire cannot meet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "descrepantia" — lack of agreement

First known use: 19th century

The term originated from Latin, where it meant 'disagreement' or 'inconsistency'. It entered the English language in the mid-19th century.