# rooting vs routing

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### rooting
*noun · frequency rank #14,010*
A system of roots; a secure attachment (in something); a firm grounding.

### routing
*noun · IPA /ˈɹuːtɪŋ/ · frequency rank #14,011*
The assignment of a route to anything.

## Source
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