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Activation

/ˌæktɪˈveɪʃn̩/ · noun

Meaning

Making active and effective; bringing into a state of activity..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Making active and effective; bringing into a state of activity.
  2. (physics) The process of making a radioisotope by bombarding a stable element with neutrons or protons.
  3. (biochemistry) The process by which molecules are made able to react.
  4. (marketing) The promotion of a brand through an event or campaign.

Example Sentences

Alarm activations cause the driver to have to stop the train - and in some cases walk back to reset it. The activations caused 1,032 minutes of delays and nine cancellations.
using shopper activation to convert shoppers into buyers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does activation mean?

Activation means Making active and effective; bringing into a state of activity..

What is a synonym for activation?

Common synonyms include energizing, activating.

What is the opposite of activation?

Possible antonyms include defusing, deactivation.

How do you use activation in a sentence?

Alarm activations cause the driver to have to stop the train - and in some cases walk back to reset it. The activations caused 1,032 minutes of delays and nine cancellations.

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