# presentation vs preservation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### presentation
*noun · IPA /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/ · frequency rank #4,260*
The act of presenting, or something presented.

### preservation
*noun · IPA /ˌpɹɛz.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #7,043*
The act of preserving; care to preserve; act of keeping from destruction, decay or any ill.

## Source
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