# repetition vs reputation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### repetition
*noun · IPA /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ · frequency rank #15,489*
The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.

### reputation
*noun · IPA /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ · frequency rank #3,193*
What somebody or something is known for.

## Source
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