analog

Meanings

• adjective

  Similar or equivalent in some respect; having the same or a corresponding relationship, as a part to a whole or one thing to another.

  - "The clock's hands are the analog of the hour and minute hands on a watch."
  - "The thermometer reads a temperature that is an analog of the heat felt by the human body."

• noun

  A device or system that functions by representing or mimicking a process or relationship using physical or analogue means.

  - "An analog computer uses electrical circuits to perform mathematical calculations."
  - "An artist's sketch is an analog representation of the final painting."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

digital , discrete

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with analog
logan , hologram

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Variants

List of all variants of analog that leads to same result
analog , analogs , analogue , analogues , analog computer , analog computers

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'analogos', meaning 'proportional' or 'corresponding'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'analog' is also used in music to describe sounds that are not digitally synthesized.

2. The first analog computer was built in 1936 by Vannevar Bush and Alan Turing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Digital: The opposite of analog, where information is represented in discrete binary form.

2. Analogy: A comparison between two things based on their similarities, often used to explain complex concepts.

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Culture

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Analog has been used extensively in various fields, including science, mathematics, art, and music. In science, analog computers were widely used before the advent of digital computers. In mathematics, analogies are used to explain complex concepts. In art, artists use analogies to create connections between seemingly unrelated objects or ideas. In music, musicians use analog instruments and sounds to create unique textures and timbres.

How to Memorize "analog"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock with hands moving around the face. Visualize how the position of the hands corresponds to the hours and minutes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'analog' with 'corresponding' or 'proportional'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Analog is like a proportion'.

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