# combination vs compilation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### combination
*noun · IPA /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ · frequency rank #2,432*
The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

### compilation
*noun · IPA /ˌkɒm.pɪˈleɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #8,912*
The act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources.

## Source
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