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Webster 1913 Edition

Actuation

Acˊtu-a′tion

,

Noun.

[Cf. LL.

actuatio

.]

A bringing into action; movement.

Bp. Pearson.

Webster 1828 Edition

Actuation

ACTUA'TION

,

Noun.

The state of being put in action; effectual operation.

Definition 2024

actuation

actuation

English

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.