# execution vs executor

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### execution
*noun · IPA /ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ · frequency rank #4,374*
The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).

### executor
*noun · IPA /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɚ/ · frequency rank #30,032*
A person who carries out some task.

## Source
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