discrepancy
General noun
A difference or inconsistency between two things that should match.
There was a discrepancy between the invoice and the delivery note.
Medicine noun
A difference or inconsistency between two accounts or records that should match.
There's a discrepancy between the charted weight and the one in the notes, so please double-check.
Business noun
A noticeable difference or inconsistency between two figures, accounts, or expectations.
Auditors flagged a discrepancy between the reported inventory levels and the warehouse's physical count.
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