servo

noun

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

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There’s no power steering, brake servo, ABS, or traction control. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026 Each arm incorporates multiple servo motors arranged to provide precise, coordinated movement. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026 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 It's also got programmable GPIO pins to connect to electronic components like switches, servo motors, and LEDs. New Atlas, 12 Dec. 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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