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Activation vs Acting - What's the difference?

activation | acting |

As nouns the difference between activation and acting

is that activation is making active and effective while acting is an intended action or deed.

As an adjective acting is

temporarily]] assuming the [[duty|duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.

As a verb acting is

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activation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Making active and effective.
  • (physics) The process of making a radioisotope by bombarding a stable element with neutrons or protons.
  • (biochemistry) The process through which molecules are made able to react.

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    acting

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Temporarily]] assuming the [[duty, duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
    • The Acting Minister must sign Executive Council documents in a Minister's absence.
    Acting President of the United States is a temporary office in the government of the United States.

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • An intended action or deed.
  • Pretending.
  • (drama) The occupation of an actor.
  • (legal) The deeds or actions of parties are called actings to avoid confusion with the legal senses of deeds and actions.