actuation

/ˌæk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun
  1. The act of making something start working or moving.
    • The system requires manual actuation to begin the cycle.
    • The actuation of the alarm happens when the sensor detects smoke.
    • This button controls the actuation of the robotic arm.
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