Servo
//ˈsɜː.vəʊ// noun, verb
noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A servomechanism.
"A Lockheed Type 6 remote servo adds a 1.9 multiplier to the pedal pressures and, at about £140, is rather cheaper than all the Girling single line remote servos I′ve seen advertised."
- 2 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. Australia, New-Zealand
"Two hours later Susan pulled the Pajero off the road onto the floodlit apron of the servo at the end of the Bowen bypass."
- 3 control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system wordnet
- 4 A servomechanism.; A servomotor.
Verb
- 1 To control by means of servocontrol
Adjective
- 1 of or involving servomechanisms wordnet
Example
More examples"Is this a servo or a disturbance-rejection problem?"
Etymology
Etymology 1
Clipping of servomotor.
Etymology 2
Clipping of service station + -o.
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