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servomechanism

ser·vo·mech·an·ism
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sur-voh-mek-uh-niz-uh m, sur-voh-mek-]
    • /ˈsɜr voʊˌmɛk əˌnɪz əm, ˌsɜr voʊˈmɛk-/
    • /ˈsɜː.vəʊˌmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sur-voh-mek-uh-niz-uh m, sur-voh-mek-]
    • /ˈsɜr voʊˌmɛk əˌnɪz əm, ˌsɜr voʊˈmɛk-/

Definitions of servomechanism word

  • noun servomechanism an electronic control system in which a hydraulic, pneumatic, or other type of controlling mechanism is actuated and controlled by a low-energy signal. 1
  • noun servomechanism feedback system 1
  • noun servomechanism a mechanical or electromechanical system for control of the position or speed of an output transducer. Negative feedback is incorporated to minimize discrepancies between the output state and the input control setting 0
  • noun servomechanism an automatic control system in which the output is constantly or intermittently compared with the input through feedback so that the error or difference between the two quantities can be used to bring about the desired amount of control 0
  • noun servomechanism A servomechanism is a mechanical or electromechanical system for control of the position or speed of an output transducer. 0
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Origin of servomechanism

First appearance:

before 1940
One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; servo- + mechanism

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Parts of speech for Servomechanism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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servomechanism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Related words

  • servo

    acting as part of a servomechanism: servo amplifier.

  • servocontrol

    control by means of a servomechanism.

  • actuator

    An actuator is a machine or part of a machine which moves or controls another part in response to an input.

  • servo system

    a system using a servomechanism.

  • servomotor

    a motor or the like forming part of a servomechanism.
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