Definition of actuator Actuator

/æˈktjuejˌtɚ/ - [aktyueyter] - ac•tu•a•tor

We found 7 definitions of actuator from 5 different sources.

What does actuator mean?

WordNet

Noun

Plural: actuators

actuator - a mechanism that puts something into automatic action

mechanism the technical aspects of doing something; "a mechanism of social control"; "mechanisms of communication"; "the mechanics of prose style"

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Wiktionary

actuator (Noun)
Something that actuates something else, especially a mechanism that causes a device to be switched on or off.
actuator (Noun)
The mechanism that moves the head assembly on a disk drive .
actuator (Noun)
A relay that controls the flow of electricity.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

actuator (n.)
One who actuates, or puts into action.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

actuator
A mechanism that puts something into action.

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actuator, noun, singular of actuators.

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