servo

noun

ser·​vo ˈsər-(ˌ)vō How to pronounce servo (audio)
plural servos

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The power supplies that feed the motor and laser servo circuits are separated from the decoder stage that processes the digital audio signal. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Despite its size, it can be driven by the same class of servo motors typically used in smaller humanoid robots, highlighting the efficiency of the hybrid mechanism and optimized structural design. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026 It's also got programmable GPIO pins to connect to electronic components like switches, servo motors, and LEDs. New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025 Bambu Lab states that the servo motor in the H2S extruder delivers up to 22 pounds of force with an impressive 20KHz positioning accuracy. PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for servo

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of servo was in 1910

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“Servo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/servo. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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