# attenuation vs attestation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### attenuation
*noun · frequency rank #36,440*
A gradual diminishing of strength.

### attestation
*noun · IPA /ˌæt.ɛˈsteɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #46,321*
A thing that serves to bear witness, confirm, or authenticate; validation, verification, documentation.

## Source
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