actuation

Meanings

• verb

  The process of putting a mechanical or electrical device into operation.

  - "He acted upon the machine to start it."
  - "The system requires regular actuation to function properly."

• noun

  A command or instruction given to initiate an action.

  - "The actuation of the button triggered the alarm."
  - "The actuation of the play was excellent."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with actuation
activation , frustration , creation

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Variants

List of all variants of actuation that leads to same result
actuate , actuated , actuates , actuating , actuation , actuations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'actuare', meaning 'to set in motion'.

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Trivia

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1. Actuation is an essential part of the functioning of many complex systems, including aircraft, power plants, and industrial machinery.

2. The term 'actuation' was first used in the late 19th century to describe the process of starting a steam engine.

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Related Concepts

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1. actuator: A device that converts energy into mechanical motion.

2. control system: A system that regulates, directs, or coordinates the operation of a machine, vehicle, or process.

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Culture

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Actuation has been used in various contexts, including engineering, computer science, and military applications. In engineering, actuation refers to the process of putting a mechanical or electrical device into operation. In computer science, it refers to a command or instruction given to initiate an action. In military applications, it refers to the launching of a missile or the initiation of a military operation.

How to Memorize "actuation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a switch being flipped or a button being pressed to activate a device.
   - Visualize the process of starting a machine or system.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of setting something in motion.
   - Think of the word as meaning 'to start' or 'to initiate'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'actuation' as 'action' + 'ution' = 'action in motion'

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