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Achievement vs Competence - What's the difference?

achievement | competence | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between achievement and competence

is that achievement is the act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment while competence is the quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.

Opening vs Gateway - What's the difference?

opening | gateway | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between opening and gateway

is that opening is present participle of lang=en while gateway is {{cx|transitive|digital communications|lang=en}} To make available via a gateway, or access point.

As nouns the difference between opening and gateway

is that opening is an act or instance of making or becoming open while gateway is (entrance)An entrance capable of being blocked by use of a gate.

As an adjective opening

is describing the first period of play, usually up to the fall of the first wicket; describing a batsman who opens the innings or a bowler who opens the attack

Astounding vs Perplexing - What's the difference?

astounding | perplexing | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between astounding and perplexing

is that astounding is present participle of lang=en while perplexing is present participle of lang=en.

As adjectives the difference between astounding and perplexing

is that astounding is that astounds or astound while perplexing is confusing or puzzling.

Immodest vs Lustful - What's the difference?

immodest | lustful | Related terms |

Immodest is a related term of lustful.


As adjectives the difference between immodest and lustful

is that immodest is lacking in modesty; shameless while lustful is full of lust; driven by lust.

Resourcefulness vs Acuity - What's the difference?

resourcefulness | acuity | Related terms |

Resourcefulness is a related term of acuity.


As nouns the difference between resourcefulness and acuity

is that resourcefulness is the ability to cope with difficult situations, or unusual problems while acuity is sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.

Illustriousness vs Distinction - What's the difference?

illustriousness | distinction | Related terms |

Illustriousness is a related term of distinction.


As nouns the difference between illustriousness and distinction

is that illustriousness is the state of being illustrious while distinction is that which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

Acrid vs Corroding - What's the difference?

acrid | corroding | Related terms |

Acrid is a related term of corroding.


As an adjective acrid

is sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste; pungent.

As a verb corroding is

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As a noun corroding is

corrosion.

Omen vs Idea - What's the difference?

omen | idea | Related terms |

Omen is a related term of idea.


As nouns the difference between omen and idea

is that omen is (adult male human) while idea is (philosophy) an abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.

Assurance vs Brazenness - What's the difference?

assurance | brazenness | Related terms |

Assurance is a related term of brazenness.


As nouns the difference between assurance and brazenness

is that assurance is the act of assuring; a declaration tending to inspire full confidence; that which is designed to give confidence while brazenness is the characteristic of being brazen.

Assumption vs Brazenness - What's the difference?

assumption | brazenness | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between assumption and brazenness

is that assumption is the act of assuming, or taking to or upon one's self; the act of taking up or adopting while brazenness is the characteristic of being brazen.

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