What does "actuation" mean?

The act of putting into motion.

How do you pronounce "actuation"?

Pronounced //ˈækt͡ʃu.eɪʃən//.

Common synonyms include: activation, activity, actuating, actuation hardware, actuator, animation.

/ˈækt͡ʃu.eɪʃən/ noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The act of putting into motion. countable, uncountable
"Although an operator presses the button, the actuation is done by an immense series of levers and cranks."
2
the act of propelling wordnet

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

From actuate + -ion.