Definitions for actuation
ac·tu·a·tion

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1. propulsion, actuationnoun

   the act of propelling

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1. actuationnoun

   The act of putting into motion.

   Although he pressed the button, the actual actuation was done by an immense series of levers and cranks.

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1. actuation

   Actuation is the process of converting energy into motion or action, often in the context of mechanical or electrical systems. This can involve triggering a switch, operating a mechanism, or initiating a response in a machine or device. Actuators are the components used in systems to carry out this function.

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1. Actuationnoun

   a bringing into action; movement

2. Etymology: [Cf. LL. actuatio.]

Matched Categories

1. • Act

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce actuation?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say actuation in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of actuation in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of actuation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of actuation in a Sentence

1. R. Buckminster Fuller:

   A self-balancing, 28-jointed adaptor-based biped; an electro-chemical reduction plant, integral with segregated stowages of special energy extracts in storage batteries, for subsequent actuation of thousands of hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, with motors attached; 62,000 miles of capillaries....

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=actuation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Actuation
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actuation
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=actuation