analog
adjective
an·a·log
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Definition of analog
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: of, relating to, or being a mechanism or device in which information is represented by continuously variable physical quantities
Your speakers are analog technology in all its nearly century-old glory … . As the speakers get their signals from the cables, the drivers vibrate in a continual state of flux as the changing analog signals are fed to them. The drivers are presenting an analogy of what came from the original source, even if the source started off digital, such as a CD.— Ron Goldberg
b
: of or relating to an analog computer
In an analog machine each number is represented by a suitable physical quantity, whose value, measured in some pre-assigned unit, is equal to the number in question. — The World Treasury Of Physics
c
of a timepiece
: having both hour and minute hands
an analog watch
d
: not digital : not computerized
Of course, it's possible to meet someone online, but it's just as tough as the old, analog ways.— Anita Hamilton
2
: of, relating to, or being an analogue
analog
noun
an·a·log
variant spelling of analogue entry 1
1
: something that is similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail : something that is analogous to something else
historical analogues to the current situation an aspirin analogue
2
: an organ or part similar in function to an organ or part of another animal or plant but different in structure and origin
The gill of a fish is the analogue of the lung of a cat.
3
usually analog
: a chemical compound that is structurally similar to another but differs slightly in composition (as in the replacement of one atom by an atom of a different element or in the presence of a particular functional group)
4
: a food product made by combining a less expensive food (such as soybeans or whitefish) with additives to give the appearance and taste of a more expensive food (such as beef or crab)
Examples of analog in a Sentence
Adjective
Telephone lines carry data in analog form. It receives an analog video signal and converts it to a digital signal.Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
They’ll be joined by analog liquid light show legends Mad Alchemy, who’ll be producing mind-expanding visuals tailored to each set throughout the night. — Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, "Best live music in L.A.: Robyn, Cuco, XXL Freshman and more," 24 July 2019 For his part, Braun has experience working with new sets of analysts, juggling the digital and analog components of calling a game online, and speaking to two sets of audiences at once. — Jacob Feldman, SI.com, "What to Expect from YouTube's Exclusive Live MLB Game Broadcast," 18 July 2019 When will my analog measure of a tight grip really factor into a game or app? — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Guidemaster: Is Valve Index the best virtual reality system to buy in 2019?," 28 June 2019 Your designs can be created in any digital or analog medium (Illustrator, Photoshop, crayon, whatever) and can be submitted in any standard digital format (JPG, PDF, TIFF, etc.). — Paul Lukas, SI.com, "The Uni Watch Design Challenge: Let's Update the Cincinnati Bengals’ Uniform," 27 June 2019 This was a fundamentally analog device designed to obey quantum mechanical equations of motion. — Peter Byrne, Quanta Magazine, "Quantum Computing Without Qubits," 22 Jan. 2015 Most of his characters live resolutely analog existences, sitting in the sun outside Southwestern brothels or raising pigs in Azerbaijan. — Christopher Beha, Harper's magazine, "Mallo My!," 10 Mar. 2019 The speakers also come with digital and analog inputs, meaning these are much more than just a great pair of office speakers. — Popular Mechanics, "Edifier Bookshelf Speakers Are On Sale Today Only," 15 Feb. 2019 But this is more than an ode to nostalgia and romance, or a yearning for analog objects in a digital world. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "6 Reasons You Should Always Have a Paper Map," 19 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'analog.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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analog
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of analog
technical
: of or relating to a device or process in which data is represented by physical quantities that change continuously
of a clock or watch
: having hour and minute hands
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