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analog
adjective an·a·log \ˈa-nə-ˌlȯg, -ˌläg\
: 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
Full Definition of ANALOG
1
: of, relating to, or being an analogue
2
a : of, relating to, or being a mechanism in which data is represented by continuously variable physical quantities b : of or relating to an analog computer c : being a timepiece having hour and minute hands
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First Known Use of ANALOG
1946
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