Trigger Press
The deliberate, smooth rearward movement of the trigger to fire the shot.
Also: trigger pull, trigger squeeze
Trigger press is the heart of marksmanship. The press should be straight to the rear, smooth, and not disturbing the sights. Common errors: jerking, anticipating recoil (“flinching”), milking the grip, or moving anything else in the hand. Dry-fire practice cures most trigger problems.