launch vs actuation

launch and actuation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
launch	Yes	No	Yes	No
actuation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, actuation is a hypernym of launch; that is, actuation is a word with a broader meaning than launch:

Other hypernyms of launch include propulsion.

launch (noun)	actuation (noun)
the act of propelling with force	the act of propelling
a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck

launch (verb)	actuation (verb)
begin with vigor
propel with force
launch for the first time; launch on a maiden voyage
get going; give impetus to
smoothen the surface of
set up or found