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actuator

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ac·tu·a·tor  (kch-tr)
n.
One that activates, especially a device responsible for actuating a mechanical device, such as one connected to a computer by a sensor link.
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Noun1.actuator - a mechanism that puts something into automatic action
mechanism - device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
positioner, rotary actuator - (computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track
A mechanism that furnishes the force required to displace a control surface or other control element.
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