discrepanza
discrepancy
noun dees-kreh-PAHN-tsah Rare
Origin: From Latin discrepantia, from discrepare (to differ in sound).
Also means
gap
Usage Note
Discrepanza refers to a notable difference or inconsistency between two things, figures, or statements. It is always feminine: una discrepanza nei dati (a discrepancy in the data). The plural is regular: discrepanze. It is used in formal, academic, and journalistic registers; in everyday speech Italians might say differenza or divario instead.
Examples
"C'è una discrepanza tra i dati ufficiali e la realtà."
Natural Translation
There is a discrepancy between the official data and reality.
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