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Ambition vs Conviction - What's the difference?

ambition | conviction |


In countable terms the difference between ambition and conviction

is that ambition is an object of an ardent desire while conviction is a judgement of guilt in a court of law.

In uncountable terms the difference between ambition and conviction

is that ambition is a personal quality similar to motivation, not necessarily tied to a single goal while conviction is the state of being convinced.

As nouns the difference between ambition and conviction

is that ambition is eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or literary fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people while conviction is a firmly held belief.

As a verb ambition

is to seek after ambitiously or eagerly; to covet.

Conviction vs Sentencing - What's the difference?

conviction | sentencing |


As nouns the difference between conviction and sentencing

is that conviction is (countable) a firmly held belief while sentencing is the act of pronouncing a judicial sentence on someone convicted of a crime.

As an adjective sentencing is

relating to a judicial sentence.

As a verb sentencing is

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Accusation vs Conviction - What's the difference?

accusation | conviction |


As nouns the difference between accusation and conviction

is that accusation is the act of accusing while conviction is a firmly held belief.

Offence vs Conviction - What's the difference?

offence | conviction |


As nouns the difference between offence and conviction

is that offence is standard spelling of from=British spelling|lang=en while conviction is a firmly held belief.

Conviction vs Exoneration - What's the difference?

conviction | exoneration |


As nouns the difference between conviction and exoneration

is that conviction is (countable) a firmly held belief while exoneration is exoneration.

Detention vs Conviction - What's the difference?

detention | conviction |


In uncountable terms the difference between detention and conviction

is that detention is the act of detaining or the state of being detained while conviction is the state of being convinced.

In countable terms the difference between detention and conviction

is that detention is a temporary state of custody or confinement, especially of a prisoner awaiting trial, or of a student being punished while conviction is a judgement of guilt in a court of law.

Will vs Conviction - What's the difference?

will | conviction |


As nouns the difference between will and conviction

is that will is desire, longing. (Now generally merged with later senses. while conviction is a firmly held belief.

As a verb will

is to wish, desire.

As a proper noun Will

is a diminutive=William given name. Also used as a formal given name.

Evidence vs Conviction - What's the difference?

evidence | conviction |


As nouns the difference between evidence and conviction

is that evidence is facts or observations presented in support of an assertion while conviction is a firmly held belief.

As a verb evidence

is to provide evidence for, or suggest the truth of.

Conviction vs Consensus - What's the difference?

conviction | consensus |


As nouns the difference between conviction and consensus

is that conviction is a firmly held belief while consensus is a process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.

Conviction vs Censure - What's the difference?

conviction | censure |


As a noun conviction

is (countable) a firmly held belief.

As a verb censure is

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