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setpoint

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈsɛtpɔɪnt/

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noun

Meaning 1

The command signal or value which is fed into a controller to establish the target or desired position or state of the controlled device or process.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From set + point.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: asetusarvo — command signal or value
  • French: consigne — command signal or value
  • German: Sollwert — command signal or value