Charging without actual contact is called "charging by induction." This process charges a neutral object by bringing a charged object near it without touching it. The nearby charged object causes a separation of charges within the neutral conductor, leading to induced charges on its surface. Unlike charging by conduction, which requires direct contact, charging by induction works through the influence of the electric field of the charged object. This method is widely used to charge objects without physical contact, making it efficient and useful for sensitive applications.