die Diskrepanz
Translation
discrepancy, divergence, inconsistency, difference
Examples
Es gibt eine Diskrepanz zwischen den beiden Berichten.
There is a discrepancy between the two reports.
Die Diskrepanz in den Zahlen muss geklärt werden.
The discrepancy in the figures must be clarified.
Grammar Patterns
Diskrepanz zwischen+3 discrepancy between ((sth. and sth.)) Es gibt eine Diskrepanz zwischen Theorie und Praxis.
Diskrepanz in+3 discrepancy in ((sth.)) Es gibt eine Diskrepanz in den Daten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Widerspruch (contradiction), Unterschied (difference), Abweichung (deviation)
Etymology
From Latin 'discrepāre' (to sound different), from 'dis-' (apart) + 'crepāre' (to rattle, creak). Cognate with English 'discrepancy'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-' (apart) and 'crep' (creak). When things 'creak apart', they don't match up. It is a direct cognate of the English word 'discrepancy'.