feedback control

[/ˈfiːdbæk kənˈtroʊl/]
nounpl: feedback controls
controle de retroalimentação
1. A control system that uses information about the output or result of a process to regulate or adjust that process automatically
The thermostat uses feedback control to maintain a constant room temperature.
O termostato usa controle de retroalimentação para manter uma temperatura constante na sala.
2. A mechanism in which the output of a system is measured and compared to the desired output, with adjustments made accordingly
Feedback control systems are essential in modern manufacturing to ensure product quality.
Os sistemas de controle de retroalimentação são essenciais na manufatura moderna para garantir a qualidade do produto.
3. The process of using system output data to automatically correct deviations from a set point or target
The aircraft's autopilot relies on feedback control to maintain altitude and heading.
O piloto automático da aeronave depende do controle de retroalimentação para manter altitude e rumo.
This is primarily a technical term used in engineering, automation, and control systems fields in both Brazilian and American English. It's essential vocabulary in industrial contexts, robotics, and modern manufacturing. In Brazil, the term 'controle de retroalimentação' or the shorter 'controle realimentado' is standard in technical documentation and university engineering curricula.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
closed-loop controlautomatic controlregulationnegative feedback control
Antonyms / Antônimos
open-loop controlfeedforward control

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controle de retroalimentação
Standard technical term used in engineering and automation contexts
Brazil (Technical)
controle realimentado
Alternative shorter form commonly used in Brazilian engineering textbooks
Portugal
controlo de realimentação
Uses 'controlo' (Portuguese spelling) instead of 'controle'
Portugal (Alternative)
controlo de retroação
Alternative form used in some Portuguese technical contexts

Related Words

feedback mechanismcontrol systemsetpointerror signalproportional controlPID controller

Related Idioms & Phrases

closed-loop feedback
negative feedback control system
positive feedback control
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