Activizing

/ˈæktɪvaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of making something active or bringing it into a functional state.

Etymology

Present participle of 'activize,' using the '-ing' suffix. Reflects alternative verb formations in English.

Kelly Says

'Activizing' versus 'activating'—English speakers instinctively choose one or the other based on feel and context, even though they mean the same thing. This is part of why English has so many near-synonyms.

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