Definition

A system that uses feedback to control a mechanical device, allowing it to operate automatically and adjust its performance based on input signals.

Example

The engineer designed a servomechanism to improve the accuracy of the robotic arm.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a servomechanism?

Yeah, I think it's that system that helps control machines automatically, right?

Exactly! It uses small inputs to manage larger operations efficiently.

That's really cool! I didn't realize it was so useful in various technologies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Servomechanism → It is formed from "servo-" (from Latin "servus", meaning slave or servant) and "mechanism" (from Greek "mechanismos", meaning machine or device). The term describes a system that uses a feedback loop to control a mechanism, akin to a servant that responds to commands.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'servant' ('servo-') that helps control a 'machine' ('mechanism') — that's why a servomechanism is a system that acts like a servant to manage a device.

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