# DevOps vs devour

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### DevOps
*noun · frequency rank #34,857*
A software development method that stresses communication and collaboration between software developers and other information technology professionals.

### devour
*verb · IPA /dɪˈvaʊə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #23,239*
To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.

## Source
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