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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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