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servomechanism

[/ˈsɜːrvoʊˌmɛkənɪzəm/]
nounmasculinepl: servomechanisms
servomecanismo
1. An automatic device that uses error-sensing feedback to correct the performance of a mechanism and keep the system functioning as intended
The aircraft's autopilot uses a servomechanism to maintain altitude automatically.
O piloto automático da aeronave usa um servomecanismo para manter a altitude automaticamente.
2. A control system that converts a small input signal into a larger output action with high precision and accuracy
Modern robots rely on servomechanisms for precise movement control.
Robôs modernos dependem de servomecanismos para controle de movimento preciso.
Synonyms
servo systemfeedback control systemautomatic control mechanism
Antonyms
open-loop systemmanual control

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
servomecanismo
Standard term used in engineering and technical contexts
São Paulo
servomecanismo
Commonly used in industrial and aerospace applications
Portugal
servomecanismo
Standard technical term in Portuguese engineering

Related Idioms & Phrases

closed-loop control
feedback mechanism
automatic regulation system
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