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discrepancy
A contradiction, inconsistency, or clear difference between two things (e.g., facts, figures, statements) that should actually agree.
Es gibt eine erhebliche Diskrepanz zwischen seinen Versprechungen und seinen tatsächlichen Handlungen.
There is a significant discrepancy between his promises and his actual actions.
'Diskrepanz' (discrepancy) is almost always used with the preposition 'zwischen' (between) to name the two things that do not match. 'Zwischen' is followed by the dative.
Es besteht eine Diskrepanz zwischen dem Plan und der Realität.
There is a discrepancy between the plan and reality.
Common adjectives are 'erhebliche' (significant), 'deutliche' (clear), or 'große' (large) 'Diskrepanz' (discrepancy). Typical verbs are 'eine Diskrepanz feststellen' (to identify a discrepancy), 'bestehen' (to exist), or 'aufweisen' (to show/exhibit).
Zwischen den beiden Zeugenaussagen gab es erhebliche Diskrepanzen.
There were significant discrepancies between the two witness statements.
The word 'Diskrepanz' (discrepancy) belongs to formal written language and is often used in reports, academic texts, or official discussions.
Der Prüfer hat eine Diskrepanz in den Abrechnungen gefunden.
The auditor found a discrepancy in the accounts.
difference
'der Unterschied' and 'die Diskrepanz' both describe the fact that two things are not the same. 'Unterschied' is the normal, general word. You use it for large and small differences between people, things, or situations. 'Diskrepanz' sounds more formal and usually means a clear inconsistency between things that should actually fit together or agree, for example figures, statements, or expectations. Learners may confuse the words because both express a deviation. In practical terms: for normal comparisons, 'Unterschied' is usually the right choice. When something seems contradictory or inconsistent, 'Diskrepanz' is more precise.
Zwischen den Angaben im Bericht und den echten Kosten gibt es eine große Diskrepanz.
There is a large discrepancy between the figures in the report and the actual costs.
Am Wochenende erklärt die Familie den Unterschied zwischen den beiden Angeboten.
At the weekend, the family explains the difference between the two offers.