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servo mechanism

[/ˈsɜːrvoʊ ˈmɛkənɪzəm/]
nounmasculinepl: servo mechanisms
mecanismo servo
1. An automatic device that uses error-sensing negative feedback to correct the performance of a mechanism and achieve the desired result
The servo mechanism in the aircraft's autopilot continuously adjusts the control surfaces.
O mecanismo servo no piloto automático da aeronave ajusta continuamente as superfícies de controle.
2. A control system that automatically regulates output based on input signals and feedback
Modern robots use servo mechanisms to achieve precise movements.
Robôs modernos usam mecanismos servo para alcançar movimentos precisos.
Synonyms
servo systemfeedback control systemautomatic control mechanism
Antonyms
open-loop systemmanual control

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mecanismo servo
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
servo mecanismo
Alternative order sometimes used in technical contexts
Portugal
mecanismo de retroação
More descriptive term sometimes preferred; literal translation: feedback mechanism

Related Idioms & Phrases

fine-tuning mechanism
self-correcting system
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