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We believe that people will use real-time fMRI feedback to hone cognitive strategies that will increase activation of brain regions.
Christopher deCharms

Meaning of "activation" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ACTIVATION

activation  [ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ACTIVATION

noun
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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Activation is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ACTIVATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Activation

Activation in chemical sciences generally refers to the process whereby something is prepared or excited for a subsequent reaction.

Definition of activation in the English dictionary

The first definition of activation in the dictionary is the act or process of making something active or capable of action or use. Other definition of activation is preparation for action, by means of arousal. Activation is also the act or process of creating, mobilizing, or organizing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ACTIVATION


conservation
ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən
cultivation
ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən
deactivation
dɪˌæktɪˈveɪʃən
denervation
ˌdenəˈveɪʃən
deprivation
ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən
derivation
ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən
elevation
ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən
excavation
ˌekskəˈveɪʃən
inactivation
ɪnˌæktɪˈveɪʃən
innovation
ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən
motivation
ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən
novation
nəʊˈveɪʃən
observation
ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən
ovation
əʊˈveɪʃən
preservation
ˌprɛzəˈveɪʃən
reactivation
riːˌæktɪˈveɪʃən
renovation
ˌrenəˈveɪʃən
reservation
ˌrɛzəˈveɪʃən
salvation
sælˈveɪʃən
starvation
stɑːˈveɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ACTIVATION

activate
activated alumina
activated carbon
activated charcoal
activated sludge
activation order
activator
active
active carbon
active centre
active duty
active euthanasia
active galactic nucleus
active galaxy
active ingredient
active list
active matrix
active optics
active partner
active safety

WORDS THAT END LIKE ACTIVATION

accreditation
action
administration
animation
application
association
certification
citation
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
documentation
duration
education
evaluation
excitation

Synonyms and antonyms of activation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ACTIVATION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «activation» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of activation

Translation of «activation» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ACTIVATION

Find out the translation of activation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of activation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «activation» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

激活
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

activación
570 millions of speakers

English

activation
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सक्रियण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تفعيل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

активация
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ativação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সক্রিয়করণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

activation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengaktifan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Aktivierung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

活性化
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

활성화
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Aktifitas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kích hoạt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செயல்படுத்தும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सक्रियण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

etkinleştirme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

attivazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

aktywacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

активація
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

activare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ενεργοποίηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aktivering
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

aktivering
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

aktivering
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of activation

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ACTIVATION»

The term «activation» is very widely used and occupies the 7.620 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about activation

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QUOTES WITH «ACTIVATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word activation.
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Christopher deCharms
We believe that people will use real-time fMRI feedback to hone cognitive strategies that will increase activation of brain regions.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ACTIVATION»

Discover the use of activation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to activation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Behavioral Activation for Depression: A Clinician's Guide
These common problems and their solutions will be addressed below. While the solutions proposed are not meant to be comprehensive, they can be used to guide therapists when helping clients to manage other kinds of barriers to activation.
Christopher R. Martell, Sona Dimidjian, Ruth Herman-Dunn, 2013
2
Chi Energy - Activation, Cultivation and Flow
Clear explains beginner to advanced practices regarding Chi/Qi/Ki (Life-Force) activation, cultivation, and flow that allow an individual to personally experience, build, and work with Chi energy.
Richard E. Clear, 2007
3
Reshaping Welfare States and Activation Regimes in Europe
In this book, a discussion about the range of social welfare model reforms throughout Europe and a typology of activation regimes is proposed.
Amparo Serrano Pascual, Lars Magnusson, 2007
4
Behavioral Activation: Distinctive Features
This book will provide essential guidance for students and new therapists, as well as more experienced clinicians wanting to know more about what makes behavioral activation a distinct form of cognitive behavior therapy.
Jonathan W. Kanter, Andrew M. Busch, Laura C. Rusch, 2009
5
Palladium Catalyzed C-H Activation Reactions and Their ...
With the assistance of oxazolines, we have also developed a protocol for the alkylation of aryl C-H bonds.
Jiaojie Li, 2008
6
Making it Personal: Individualising Activation Services in ...
This book addresses this development, focusing on a new type of social services that has become crucial in the 'modernisation' of welfare states: activation services.The book discusses and analyses the individualisation of activation ...
Rik van Berkel, Ben Valkenburg, 2007
7
Caffeine and Activation Theory: Effects on Health and Behavior
Filling the need for a current comprehensive resource, this volume provides extensive reviews of the major bodies of literature on caffeine, stimulates and guides future research, and provides clinicians with the information they need to ...
Barry D. Smith, Uma Gupta, B.S. Gupta, 2006
8
Catalytic Activation of Dioxygen by Metal Complexes
The book gives a survey of those catalyst systems based on metal complexes which have been discovered and studied in the last decade.
L. I. Simándi, 1992
9
The Activation Dilemma: Reconciling the Fairness and ...
This ambitious book explores the employment effectiveness of minimum income schemes, and provides the first comprehensive examination of its dependency on how the rights and obligations of the recipients are defined.
Amilcar Moreira, 2008
10
Handbook of Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis: With Neutron Beams
The Handbook of Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis is a comprehensive handbook written for those practising the method, wanting to implement it at a reactor facility, or just looking for a powerful non-destructive method of element analysis.
G. Molnar, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ACTIVATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term activation is used in the context of the following news items.
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Microsoft Acknowledges Activation Issues With Latest Windows 10 …
Here is Microsoft's response in full: “We are doing some testing and work on the Activation process. That message is expected and we hope it ... «Maximum PC, Jul 15»
2
Khris Davis: (Knee) Activation Imminent
Manager Craig Counsell wouldn't commit to a Monday activation, but it seems to be only a matter of time at this point. It may be tough to work ... «Rotowire, Jul 15»
3
NATO welcomes activation of new Air Command and Control System
On Friday (3 July 2015), NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment Patrick Auroy welcomed the activation of NATO's new Air ... «NATO HQ, Jul 15»
4
Red Sox catcher Ryan Hanigan starts after activation from DL
As expected, the Red Sox activated catcher Ryan Hanigan off the 60-day disabled list Thursday. They wasted little time getting him into the ... «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»
5
Rangers OF Ryan Rua has two HRs since DL activation
Rangers outfielder Ryan Rua homered during a 4-2 loss to the Orioles on Wednesday. He connected for a solo home run off Wei-Yin Chen in ... «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»
6
Texas Rangers give Josh Hamilton day off just one day after activation
Frisco RoughRiders Josh Hamilton points at a young fan while he waits to bat during the game against the Corpus Christi Hooks at Dr Pepper ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
7
Mets RP Jenrry Mejia to assume setup role upon activation
After two scoreless appearances in the Gulf Coast League (Rookie), Mejia fired one scoreless inning for Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday. «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»
8
9th Circuit Rejects Constitutional Challenge to Lien Activation Fees
In an effort to clear an enormous and rapidly growing backlog of these liens, SB 863 imposed a $100 "activation fee" on entities like plaintiffs for ... «WorkersCompensation.com, Jul 15»
9
Blue Jays remove Steve Tolleson from roster after DL activation
(10:04 pm ET) Cardinals outfielder Jon Jay could be heading to the disabled list once again with a wrist injury, according to the St. Louis ... «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»
10
iMessage activation issues after iOS 8.3 jailbreak? Try this fix
Several reasons have been attributed for iMessage's activation issues. Changing SIM cards, iPhones or, even phone numbers can lead to ... «International Business Times UK, Jun 15»

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