# transaction vs transition

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### transaction
*noun · IPA /tɹænˈzækʃən/ · frequency rank #5,092*
The act of conducting or carrying out (business, negotiations, plans).

### transition
*noun · IPA /tɹænˈzɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #3,268*
The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.

## Source
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