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.
A committee in the U.S. House of Representatives that recommends measures to raise funds for budgets. As such, taxation and tariff bills are referred to the Committee. It is considered one of the most powerful committees in the House. 2.