servo
servo · servos
A servomechanismA servomechanism.
UK/ˈsɜː.vəʊ/US/ˈsɝ.voʊ/
» Is this a servo or a disturbance-rejection problem?
Meaning
3 sensesA servomechanism.
A servomechanism.
A servomotor.
(Australia, New Zealand)A service station, being a place to buy petrol for cars etc., as well as various convenience items, with or without actual car service facilities.
More definitions
- control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system
Examples
1 sentencesIs this a servo or a disturbance-rejection problem?
Origin
Clipping of servomotor. Clipping of service station + -o.Forms
plural: servosSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system:servomechanismservosystem