actuator

noun

Definition of actuatornext
as in lever

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Recent Examples of actuator Of course, the actuator is also protected by being located inside the seat tube. — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 Mar. 2025 Traditional IoT and edge computing setups employ a linear workflow where sensors feed data through ingestion to a rigid rules engine, which then issues commands to actuators. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Unlike software-only AI, physical AI combines algorithms with sensors and actuators in robots, vehicles and devices, enabling them to perceive their surroundings and make real-time decisions. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 The artificial furcula that was added to the robot consists of a striking arm that is held under the rear end of the body by a parallel linkage made up of tensioned shape-memory alloy actuators. — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for actuator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actuator
  1. lever
  2. knob
  3. button
  4. switch
Noun
  • And China, with its enormous holdings and history of using its reserves as a geopolitical lever, is a natural suspect.
    — Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The control buttons give a solid analog feel to the cabin; the gear lever, topped with a Bentley winged B icon, feels commanding in your hand.
    — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of lever
Noun
  • The knobs on the stove, the refrigerator handles, the drawer pulls, and the kitchen light switches all need a good scrub and disinfecting.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Knobs, cup pulls, bar pulls, drop handles, backplate knobs, latch hardware—there's no shortage of ways to dress your cabinet doors, especially this year.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of knob
Noun
  • In this era of college basketball, every year is like pushing the reset button.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
  • A little length, a little grace around the ankle, a belly button button—what's not to love?
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of button
Noun
  • But for many doctors making the switch, the concierge membership model is the only way to have the kind of personal relationships with patients that attracted them to the profession in the first place.
    — Karen Brown, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Making the switch from using press releases as tactical news vehicles to strategically leveraging them as long-lead PR tools allows companies to stay ahead of the pack.
    — Daniel Lotzof, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of switch

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