Definition of Servomechanism

1. Noun. Control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system.

Exact synonyms: Servo, Servosystem
Generic synonyms: Control System
Derivative terms: Servo

Definition of Servomechanism

1. Noun. Any system which controls motion automatically using feedback. ¹

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Definition of Servomechanism

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Servomechanism

1. 1. A control system using negative feedback to operate another system. 2. A process that behaves as a self-regulatory device; e.g., the reaction of the pupil to light. Origin: L. Servus, servant, + G. Mechane, contrivance (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Servomechanism

servings
servite
servitization
servitor
servitors
servitorship
servitorships
servitudes
servlet
servlets
servo
servo-mechanism
servohydraulic
servomechanical
servomechanism (current term)
servomechanisms
servomechanistic
servomotor
servomotors
servos
servosystem
seryl
seryl-tRNA-ATP phosphotransferase
seryls
sesame
sesame family
sesame leaf
sesame oil
sesame seed

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