Analog: meaning, definitions and examples

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analog

 

[ หˆรฆnษ™หŒlษ’g ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

similarity, comparison

An analog is something that is comparable to something else in significant respects. It often refers to a device or mechanism that operates in a manner similar to another, particularly in contrast to a digital version. For example, analog clocks use hands to indicate time rather than displaying it in numeric format. In a broader sense, it can refer to a analogy or a correspondence between two situations or concepts.

Synonyms

counterpart, equivalent, parallel, similar

Examples of usage

  • The analog clock shows the time with hands.
  • He made an analog to explain the complex theory.
  • In physics, the analog model helped visualize the situation.
  • The musician prefers analog instruments for their warmth.

Translations

Translations of the word "analog" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anรกlogico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช analog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ analog

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะฐะปะพะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ analogowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒŠใƒญใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท analogique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anรกlogo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท analog

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋‚ ๋กœ๊ทธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงุธุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ analogovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ analรณgovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆจกๆ‹Ÿ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ analogni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ analรณg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะฐะปะพะณั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ analoq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anรกlogo

Etymology

The word 'analog' comes from the Greek word 'analogia', which means 'proportion' or 'correspondence'. Its usage in English dates back to the early 19th century, where it was adopted to describe comparable relationships in various contexts. The initial uses were more mathematical, relating to analogies in ratios and proportions. Over time, the term evolved to encompass technologies and methodologies that contrasted with digital formats, especially with the rise of electronics in the late 20th century. Today, 'analog' is frequently used in various domains, including audio technologies, where analog equipment is often valued for its warm sound quality in contrast to digital gear.

Word Frequency Rank

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