ACTUATION

propulsion, actuation

(noun) the act of propelling

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

actuation (countable and uncountable, plural actuations)

The act of putting into motion.

Although an operator presses the button, the actuation is done by an immense series of levers and cranks.

Source: Wiktionary


Ac`tu*a"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. LL. actuatio.]

Definition: A bringing into action; movement. Bp. Pearson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ORCHESTRATION

(noun) an arrangement of events that attempts to achieve a maximum effect; “the skillful orchestration of his political campaign”


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