# oscillation vs oscillator

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### oscillation
*noun · IPA /ˌɑː.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #30,523*
the act of oscillating or the state of being oscillated

### oscillator
*noun · frequency rank #30,524*
A tuned electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform.

## Source
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