Associations to the word «Servomechanism»

Wiktionary

SERVOMECHANISM, noun. 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.
SERVOMECHANISM, noun. Any system which controls motion automatically using feedback.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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