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Vocabulary Entry
analog
|noun • adjective • verb
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N
noun
A person or thing seen as comparable to another; something that is similar or comparable in certain respects.
Example Sentences
"The teacher used a calculator as an analog to help students understand math problems."
"In literature, the hero in one story can serve as an analog to the protagonist in another."
"The project manager used the previous project as an analog for planning the new one."
A
adjective
Relating to or denoting a system of information that is represented by physical quantities.
Example Sentences
"They preferred analog recordings for their warmth and authenticity."
"His watch is an analog model, with hands to indicate time."
"The analog signal had a more natural feel compared to the digital version."
V
verb
To compare or relate to something else; to make an analogy.
Example Sentences
"In her presentation, she analoged the process of writing to that of building a house."
"He often analogs his experiences to those of historical figures."
"The scientist analoged the chemical reactions to everyday cooking processes."