servo

noun

ser·​vo ˈsər-(ˌ)vō 

plural servos

1

: servomotor

2

: servomechanism

Examples of servo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The secret lies in servo motors at the end of each propeller arm, which instantaneously tilt the props fore and aft as needed. — New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2026

Humanoid robots are next, with state funds backing servos, sensors, and control systems. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Tiny micro servos hidden inside the body control the robot’s arms, front hatch, eye movement and head articulation. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026

He was tasked, along with other engineers from England, to design a servo control loop. — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 1