discrepancy
noun [ C or U ]
uk/dɪˈskrepənsi/ usplural discrepanciesa difference between two figures, results, etc. that are expected to be the same:
A balance sheet review uncovered discrepancies totalling €30 million.
Shareholders questioned the discrepancy between pay figures in the trust's annual report and those shown in the accounts.
Employers will have 90 days to resolve discrepancies in their records.
a huge/growing/wide discrepancy
account for/explain a discrepancy An official spokesman refused to explain the discrepancy.