0 a difference between two things that should be the same: --
There is some discrepancy between the two accounts.
The committee is reportedly unhappy about the discrepancy in numbers.
1 an unexpected difference, esp. in two amounts or two sets of facts or conditions, which suggests that something is wrong and has to be explained: --
2 a 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.
account for/explain a discrepancy An official spokesman refused to explain the discrepancy.
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
We kunnen het stap voor stap voltooien, hoe lang de weg ook is en het kan niet worden voltooid, hoe kort de weg ook is, als je niet eens je voetafdruk markeert.