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Definition of servo

servo

/ˈsɜːrvoʊ/
ser · vo
Plural:servos
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servo Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An automatic device or motor that uses error-sensing feedback to control and correct the position, speed, or mechanical action of a system.

Example

"The robotics student adjusted the small servo in the mechanical arm so the gripper could rotate with pinpoint accuracy."

2

Australian A retail fuel station and convenience store for motor vehicles (informal).

Example

"We stopped at the local servo on the highway to fill up the tank and grab a quick coffee."

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• Rhymes for servo

• Nearby Words

servile
serving
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sesame
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Word Origin & Etymology

Shortened in the mid-20th century from 'servomotor' or 'servomechanism', ultimately derived from the French 'servo-moteur' and the Latin 'servus', meaning 'slave' or 'servant'. The Australian slang sense is a clipped form of 'service station' with the colloquial '-o' suffix.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Servo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/servo
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