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Word

servo

Phoneticsser·vo

US/ˈsɝvoʊ/

UK/sˈɜːvəʊ/

Definition

n. a small machine or motor that moves a part of a system exactly to a specific position. It is often used in robotics or model airplanes to control things like wings or wheels.

n. a mechanical or electronic device that uses a feedback mechanism to precisely control the position or velocity of a system. Often used in robotics, automation, and remote-controlled vehicles.

Examples

“The robot uses a servo to open and close its gripper.”

“The model airplane's wings are controlled by a small servo that responds to the pilot's radio signals.”

“In industrial automation, a high-precision servo ensures that the robotic arm moves with millimeter accuracy, maintaining the integrity of the assembly line's delicate components.”

Examples

simple

“The robot uses a servo to open and close its gripper.”

contextual

“The model airplane's wings are controlled by a small servo that responds to the pilot's radio signals.”

complex

“In industrial automation, a high-precision servo ensures that the robotic arm moves with millimeter accuracy, maintaining the integrity of the assembly line's delicate components.”

Etymology

Clipping of servomotor.

Clipping of service station + -o.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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