discrepancy

/dɪˈskɹɛpənsi/ nom C1

En français : incohérence

An inconsistency between facts or sentiments. (countable, uncountable) · They found a discrepancy between the first set of test results and the second, and they're still trying to figure out why.
The state or quality of being discrepant. (countable, uncountable)

Pluriel discrepancies

Dans la bibliothèque

Missed connections were the least of it: on single-track lines, a discrepancy of a few minutes could put two trains on a collision course.

The Day the Clocks Changed, p. 1 · C2

For language learners, the subtle discrepancies between British and American English often present a fascinating challenge.

Shaping American English, p. 1 · C1

Gathering her courage, she devised a subtle strategy to reveal the discrepancy without directly challenging his undisputed authority.

The Cartographer's Apprentice, p. 1 · C1

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