A mechanical system consists of (i) a power source and actuators that generate forces and movement, (ii) a system of mechanisms that shape the actuator input to achieve a specific application of output forces and movement, and (iii) a controller with sensors that compares the output to a performance goal and then directs the actuator input.
Committee with a continued existence, formed to do its assigned work on an ongoing basis. Budget and finance committees generally are standing committees. See also ad hoc committee.
Nearby words of 'standing committee'. 1  standing army. 2  standing charge. 3  standing chop.  standing 1  committee. standing expenses.  standing 1  joke. standing 2  jump. All ENGLISH words that begin with  'S'.