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analogrelating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈænəlɔːɡ/

Korean meaning: 연속적으로 변하는 물리량으로 신호나 정보를 나타내는

Korean pronunciation: **애**널로그

Example Sentences

  • The spy used an analog radio because digital signals could be easily intercepted.
  • My cat is the perfect analog to a furry alarm clock that never works properly.
  • She insisted on using analog equipment in her recording studio for that 'warm' sound.

analog

ADJECTIVE

//ˈænəlɔːɡ//

relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity

analog concept
💡 Concept

a sound engineer adjusts large analog mixing board knobs while watching signal meters with smoothly moving needles. The VU meters display continuous wave patterns that flow smoothly up and down without interruption. As music plays, the analog tape reels spin continuously while the needle gauges respond with fluid, unbroken movements. A young assistant watches the smooth signal flow on an oscilloscope displaying continuous sine waves. signals represented by continuously variable physical quantities moving smoothly without discrete steps

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈænəlɔːɡ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈænəlɒɡ/

🌳Etymology

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Rootlog

Origin

From Greek analogos, meaning 'proportionate' or 'according to ratio.' Originally used in mathematics to describe relationships between quantities, it later evolved to describe continuous signals in technology.

🎵Rhyme

catalogdialoguemonologue
catalog
dialogue
monologue

🔗Collocations

analog signal
analog clock
analog device
close analog
analog to digital
analog computer

📝Examples

The spy used an analog radio because digital signals could be easily intercepted.

😄 Fun example

My cat is the perfect analog to a furry alarm clock that never works properly.

She insisted on using analog equipment in her recording studio for that 'warm' sound.

😄 Fun example

His brain operates like an analog computer - slow but surprisingly accurate for complex problems.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

similarcomparableequivalentparallelcorresponding

Antonyms

digitaldiscretedifferent

Related

analogousanalogycomparisoncontinuoussignal

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