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Common collocations with discrepancy in American Collocation

discrepancy noun countable/uncountable

US /dɪˈskrepənsi/

when a discrepancy seems to exist

apparent
unexplained

How do you explain the apparent discrepancy between the two sets of figures?

large or important

big
great
huge
large
major
marked
obvious
serious
significant
wide

There was a significant discrepancy between the two figures.

small or not important

minor
slight
small

There are some minor discrepancies in the ages of the dead according to different sources.

explain a discrepancy

account for
explain

Can you explain the discrepancy between the experimental and the theoretical value?

notice a discrepancy

detect
discover
find
find
identify
note
notice

If you notice any discrepancies in any of the data, please inform us so that we can amend our records.

show a discrepancy

highlight
point out
reveal
show

The paper highlights the discrepancy between the share of the vote for the main parties and their representation in the House of Commons.

deal with a discrepancy

correct
resolve

The best way of resolving any discrepancy between my memory and the official records would have been to show me the latter.