actuation
noun
Simple meaning
Putting into motion.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈæktʃuˈeɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
The act of putting into motion.
“Although an operator presses the button, the actuation is done by an immense series of levers and cranks.”
Word at a Glance
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: The act of putting into motion.
This noun refers to the process or result of putting something into motion, usually referring to a mechanism. It's a more technical term than 'starting' or 'activation,' often used in engineering contexts.
“Although an operator presses the button, the actuation is done by an immense series of levers and cranks.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where you'll really hear it
Product Design
“Smooth actuation of the lever is critical for user comfort.”
Technical Report
“The electrical impulse causes the valve's actuation.”
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Word family
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Someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums).
Presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible.
In actual fact.
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