activation
ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən
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Definition of activation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
start processmaking something active and effective
  • The activation of the system was successful.
enabling initiating triggering
2.
marketingTECH.USpromotion of a brand through events or campaignsTECH.US
  • The activation attracted many new customers.
advertising promotion publicity
3.
chemistryTECH.enabling molecules to reactTECH.
  • Enzyme activation is crucial for metabolism.
catalysis initiation
4.
technologyTECH.causing devices like bombs to be activeTECH.
  • The activation of the bomb was prevented.
ignition initiation triggering
5.
physicsTECH.process of creating radioisotopes by bombardmentTECH.
  • Activation in the lab produced the desired isotopes.
irradiation
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Expressions with activation

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initial setup of a product
The product activation took only a few minutes to complete.
technology that lets a device start or work using spoken commands
The phone’s voice activation lets you call contacts without touching the screen.
secret set of letters or numbers used to turn on access
Enter the activation code to complete installation of the program.
energy needed to start a chemical reaction
The catalyst lowered the activation energy of the reaction.
minimum energy needed for a chemical reaction to start
The catalyst lowered the energy of activation for the reaction.
process of identifying elements by irradiating samples and measuring radiation
Activation analysis helps in detecting trace elements in materials..

Origin of activation

Latin, actus (act) + ivus (tending to)

Terms with activation included in their meaning

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activation
activate a device or system using a switch
machine activation
start or energize a machine or device
device activation
activate electrical power to a device
activation
start working or begin to have the planned effect
activation
activate a system or organization after inactivity
activation
activate something previously unused
activation
suddenly become active or lively
activation
cause to start or activate

Examples of activation in a sentence

  • Activation of the emergency protocol was immediate.
  • The brand's activation included a pop-up shop downtown.
  • Activation strategies have boosted their market presence.
  • The activation of the catalyst sped up the reaction.
  • Chemical activation requires precise conditions.
  • The activation of the device triggered an alarm.

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  1. French:activation, déclenchement, ...
  2. German:Aktivierung, Auslösung, ...
  3. Italian:attivazione, promozione, ...
  4. Spanish:activación, encendido, ...
  5. Portuguese:ativação, iniciação, ...
  6. Chinese:启动, 品牌推广活动, ...
  7. Japanese:起動, プロモーション活動, ...
  8. Arabic:تَفْعِيل, حَمْلَة تَرْوِيجِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַפְעָלָה, הַפְעָלָה רַדְיוֹאַקְטִיבִית, ...
  10. Russian:активация, включение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:активація, просування, ...
  12. Hindi:सक्रियण, प्रचार, ...
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