Physical or temporal misalignment; something not matching up as expected.
There is a misalignment in the printed colors.
A lag occurred in the schedule.
Abstract mismatch in opinion, perception, or data.
There is a discrepancy between their opinions.
A discrepancy was found in the calculation.
Technical term in physics for shear stress or deformation.
This material can withstand large shear stress.
A discrepancy arose between the two people's opinions.
We corrected the misalignment in the machine's position.
The construction schedule ended up slipping.
You sometimes feel a gap in perception between generations.