# mediation vs meditation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mediation
*noun · IPA /ˌmiːdiˈeɪʃən/ · frequency rank #14,791*
Negotiation to resolve differences conducted by an impartial party.

### meditation
*noun · IPA /mɛdɪˈteɪʃn̩/ · frequency rank #7,714*
A devotional exercise of, or leading to, contemplation.

## Source
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