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There is a discrepancy vs There is discrepancy

Both phrases are correct, but the first one is more commonly used. The addition of the article 'a' before 'discrepancy' makes the phrase sound more natural and grammatically correct.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

There is a discrepancy

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a difference or inconsistency between two things. The article 'a' is necessary before 'discrepancy' to make the sentence grammatically correct.

Examples:

  • There is a discrepancy between the two reports.
  • There is a discrepancy in the data provided.
  • There is a discrepancy in the accounts.
  • There is a discrepancy in the information given.
  • There is a discrepancy in the numbers.

Alternatives:

  • there is discrepancy
  • a discrepancy exists
  • a discrepancy is present
  • a discrepancy can be seen
  • a discrepancy has been identified

There is discrepancy

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase is also used to indicate a difference or inconsistency between two things. However, it is less common than 'there is a discrepancy.'

Examples:

  • There is discrepancy between the two reports.
  • There is discrepancy in the data provided.
  • There is discrepancy in the accounts.
  • There is discrepancy in the information given.
  • There is discrepancy in the numbers.

Alternatives:

  • there is a discrepancy
  • a discrepancy exists
  • a discrepancy is present
  • a discrepancy can be seen
  • a discrepancy has been identified

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