discrepancy vs allowance

allowance vs discrepancy

discrepancy and allowance both are nouns.

discrepancy is not a verb while allowance is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
discrepancy	Yes	No	No	No
allowance	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, allowance is a hyponym of discrepancy; that is, allowance is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than discrepancy:

discrepancy: a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
allowance: a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

Other hyponyms of discrepancy include leeway, margin, tolerance.

discrepancy (noun)	allowance (noun)
a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions	the act of allowing
an event that departs from expectations	a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
	an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
	an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances
	a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses
	a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets

discrepancy (verb)	allowance (verb)
	put on a fixed allowance, as of food

Difference between discrepancy and allowance

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