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servo

SUR-voh

Servo (noun) means a small motor or mechanism that controls movement with precision, used in robotics and machines. Example: “The robot arm uses tiny servos to move each joint.”

noun
1
A small motor or mechanism that controls movement with precision, used in robotics and machines.
"The robot arm uses tiny servos to move each joint."
2
A petrol/gas station (informal, Australian and New Zealand usage).
"I need to stop at the servo to fill up the tank."

How to use servo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a small precision motor in machinery, or (in Australia/NZ slang) a gas station.

UK vs US

The "gas station" sense is distinctly Australian/New Zealand slang, not used in the UK or US.

Word forms

servoed past tense, servos plural, servos plural, servos singular

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Etymology

A shortened form of "servomechanism" or "servomotor."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “servo” mean?

The word “servo” means a small motor or mechanism that controls movement with precision, used in robotics and machines. In plain terms, either a small precision motor in machinery, or (in Australia/NZ slang) a gas station.

How do you pronounce “servo”?

“Servo” is pronounced SUR-voh (/ˈsɝ.voʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “servo” in a sentence?

Here is “servo” used in a sentence: “The robot arm uses tiny servos to move each joint.”

What part of speech is “servo”?

“Servo” is a noun.

How many meanings does “servo” have?

“Servo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small motor or mechanism that controls movement with precision, used in robotics and machines.

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