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actuation

/ˌæktʃuˈeɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण ऐक्चुएशन

संचालन, चालू करना, सक्रियण

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  1. 1

    [U] technical

    the action of making a machine or device start working

    संचालन, चालू करना, सक्रियण

    • The brakes rely on hydraulic actuation.
    • Actuation of the valve is controlled by a computer.
    • Electric actuation makes the gate open automatically.
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    • Actuation of the emergency brake stops the train within seconds.
    • The robot's arm relies on pneumatic actuation.

    Synonyms activation operation

  2. 2

    [U] formal

    the act of causing somebody to behave in a particular way

    प्रेरणा, प्रेरित करना

    • the actuation of human conduct by self-interest
    • Fear is often the actuation of rash decisions.
    • Philosophers debate the actuation of choices by feelings.
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    • Greed was the actuation behind his reckless plan.
    • The actuation of crowds by rumour can be dangerous.

    Synonyms motivation

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actuate verbactuator noun