A discrepancy is a disagreement.
The etymological origin of the word discrepancy that concerns us now is found in Latin. And it comes from discrepantia , which is the result of the sum of several clearly differentiated components of said language:
-The prefix dis- , which means " divergence " or "separation."
-The verb crepare , which can be translated as "crunch."
-The -nt- component, which is used to indicate "agent."
-The suffix -ia , which is used to indicate what "quality" is.
What is a discrepancy
This is what a disagreement or disagreement that arises from an action or opinion is called. For example: "Political disagreement is normal, but we must not lead to a lack of respect" , "There is a disagreement within the family regarding what to do with the money" , "The possible hiring of the controversial player generated discrepancies in the club's board of directors .
A discrepancy is possible in any area. When choosing a vacation destination, the members of a couple may have a discrepancy: while one wants to travel to a beach , the other prefers to go to a mountain . This discrepancy can be reflected in debates or discussions where each member of the couple defends their position and tries to convince the other.
Discrepancies are common in the field of politics . People, from rulers to opposition political leaders, to all citizens, have different visions about what is best for a country. When defining the preparation of the annual State budget , to cite one case, there may be discrepancies between the Liberal Party , the Socialist Party and the Radical Party .
A disagreement arises from conflicting opinions or positions.
Result of a comparison
A difference that arises when comparing different elements with each other is also called a discrepancy. Suppose that a man declares to the treasury that he earns an income of 20,000 pesos per month . However, the tax authorities verify that said individual spends more than 40,000 pesos per month .
This inequality between what was declared and what was evidenced implies a discrepancy that can be investigated by the authorities to determine if the crime of tax evasion exists.
In the field of mathematics and science, in general, the term that concerns us now is widely used. Specifically, it is very common to use what is known as statistical discrepancy , which is the difference that exists between two figures that should be equal, but that differ in the calculation methods that have been used. and the sources of information used.
The Bolton Discrepancy
Within the medical and health field we come across what is known as the Bolton discrepancy . This term is used, specifically, within the dental field to refer to the fact that a person has a size alteration between the lower and upper teeth.
If this discrepancy is small, notable wear of the incisors may occur, although in cases where this difference is greater, it may be necessary to resort to devices such as the placement of veneers, for example.