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servo

n.
C1 Advanced US //ˈsɝvoʊ// UK //sˈɜːvəʊ// ser·vo

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.


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.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

Clipping of servomotor.

Etymology 2

Clipping of service station + -o.

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