# creation vs curation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### creation
*noun · IPA /kɹiˈeɪʃən/ · frequency rank #2,664*
Something created such as an invention or artwork.

### curation
*noun · IPA /kjəˈɹeɪʃən/ · frequency rank #45,307*
The act of curating, of organizing and maintaining a collection of artworks or artifacts.

## Source
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