analog
In which the value of a data item is represented by a continuous variable physical…In which the value of a data item (such as time) is represented by a continuous(ly) variable physical quantity that can be measured (such as the shadow of a sundial).
» Which kind of watch do you prefer, digital or analog?
Was für eine Uhr ziehst du vor, eine digitale oder eine analoge? — Esperantostern
Яким годинникам ти надаєш перевагу, цифровим чи аналоговим? — deniko
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2 senses(not comparable)In which the value of a data item (such as time) is represented by a continuous(ly) variable physical quantity that can be measured (such as the shadow of a sundial).
an analog watch
analog
ана́логовыйanálogovyj
(not comparable)Not relating to, or pre-dating, digital technology such as computers and the Internet; relating to real life.
an analog (paper) map
- of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input
Examples
9 sentencesWhich kind of watch do you prefer, digital or analog?
Яким годинникам ти надаєш перевагу, цифровим чи аналоговим? — deniko
deWas für eine Uhr ziehst du vor, eine digitale oder eine analoge? — Esperantostern
I prefer digital clocks to analog.
I prefer digital clocks to analog ones.
ruЯ предпочитаю цифровые часы стрелочным. — odexed
I prefer digital watches to analog ones.
Nowadays, many children can't tell time on analog clocks.
Translations
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Origin
First attested in the early 19th century; from French analogue, from Ancient Greek ἀνάλογοFirst attested in the early 19th century; from French analogue, from Ancient Greek ἀνάλογος (análogos, “proportionate”), from ἀνά (aná, “up to”) + λόγος (lógos, “ratio”). Equivalent to ana- (“functionally similar”) + -log.
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