servomechanism

Meanings

Plural: servomechanisms

Noun

control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system
A mechanical device for controlling large amounts of power by means of smaller amounts of power and correcting the performance of the device using feedback.
Any system which controls motion automatically using feedback.

Origin / Etymology

From servo- + mechanism.

Synonyms

servo, servosystem

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