discrepancies
n. countable C1 Advanced US //dɪsˈkɹɛpənsiz// UK //dɪskɹˈɛpənsɪz// dis·crep·an·cies
n. differences between two things that should be exactly the same. You use this when looking at facts, numbers, or stories that do not match.
n. illogical or unexpected differences between two or more sets of facts, figures, or claims that ought to be consistent.
The accountant found several discrepancies in the monthly report.
The police noticed major discrepancies between the witness's first statement and the security camera footage.
While the overall trends were similar, the researchers noted significant discrepancies in the raw data collected from the two separate laboratories, suggesting a possible calibration error.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural form to describe multiple points of disagreement between datasets or accounts.