# interaction vs iteration

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### interaction
*noun · IPA /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/ · frequency rank #4,387*
The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce an effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

### iteration
*noun · IPA /ˌɪt.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #17,395*
A recital or a second performance; a repetition.

## Source
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