servomechanism

See also: servo-mechanism

English

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Etymology

From servo- +‎ mechanism.

Noun

servomechanism (plural servomechanisms) (abbreviated as servo)

  2. A mechanical device for controlling large amounts of power by means of smaller amounts of power and correcting the performance of the device using feedback. [1]
    Synonym: servo
    Hyponyms: servomotor, servo < device
  3. Any system which controls motion automatically using feedback.

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References

  1. ^ “servomechanism”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
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