# expediency vs experience

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### expediency
*noun · IPA /ɛkˈspiː.dɪ.ən.si/ · frequency rank #46,452*
The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.

### experience
*noun · IPA /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ · frequency rank #541*
The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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