# exclusion vs excursion

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### exclusion
*noun · IPA /ɪksˈkluːʒən/ · frequency rank #11,541*
The act of excluding or shutting out; removal from consideration or taking part.

### excursion
*noun · IPA /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/ · frequency rank #18,818*
A brief recreational trip; a journey out of the usual way.

## Source
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