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Analog is an English word with synonyms like analogue or linear. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Analog meaning

  1. 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).
  2. Not relating to, or pre-dating, digital technology such as computers and the Internet; relating to real life.

Synonyms of Analog

analogue linear digital parallel similarity

Related words

Other words often associated with Analog or its synonyms:

integer elongate agree sameness additive jibe comparable extremity lineal fit collateral nonlinear

Using Analog

  • The main meaning on this page is: 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). | Not relating to, or pre-dating, digital technology such as computers and the Internet; relating to real life.
  • Useful related words include: analogue, linear, digital, parallel.
  • In the example corpus, analog often appears in combinations such as: analog devices, in analog, the analog.

Context around Analog

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 26.2 words
  • Position in the sentence: 10 start, 10 middle, 0 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

filtering 1× typical 1× clock 1× designed 1× difficult 1× generator 1× process 1× output 1× hybrids 1× quality 1×

Often after:

signal 5× devices 4× circuits 3× converter 3× signals 2× digital 2× qam 2× form 2× low 1× conversion 1×

Sentence patterns with Analog

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

digital to analog converter dac 3× in other analog devices news 2× shares of analog devices stock 2× a difficult analog circuit from 1× a quality analog instrument will 1× a typical analog chess clock 1× analog circuits main 1× analog digital hybrids 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

in other analog 2× a delta modulation 1× a digital filter 1× a later form 1× a less common 1× a new digital 1×

Common sentence endings:

analog converter dac 1× analog form first 1× and 16 batteries 1× are still used 1× as a dmm 1× circuit from scratch 1×

Words around Analog

Just before it in the word index:

anally 10 analise 2 analisa 4 analis 2 analiese 2 analia 2

Just after it in the word index:

analogic 5 analogical 5 analogies 58 analogous 340 analogously 36 analogs 33

Similar in corpus frequency:

convictions 877 directive 877 dumped 877 endured 877 heal 877 puzzle 877

Corpus analysis for Analog

  • In this selection, "analog" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 26.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, filtering, typical, clock, signal, devices and circuits stand out and add context to how "analog" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include digital to analog converter dac, in other analog devices news and analog signal. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "analog" sits close to words such as convictions, directive and dumped, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with analog

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Analog QAM Analog QAM: measured PAL colour bar signal on a vector analyser screen. (14 words)

Analog multimeters are common; a quality analog instrument will cost about the same as a DMM. (16 words)

In other Analog Devices news, CEO sold 10,000 shares of Analog Devices stock in a transaction on Monday, July 10th. (21 words)

Longer example sentences

Another advantage of the class-D amplifier is that it can operate from a digital signal source without requiring a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) to convert the signal to analog form first. (33 words)

In digital systems, latency is introduced by delay elements in the digital signal path, and by analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters that enable the system to process analog signals. (32 words)

It was built from a movie camera lens, an analog/digital converter, a CCD imaging area array, dozens of digital and analog circuits wired together on six circuit boards, and 16 batteries. (32 words)

Example sentences (20)

A digital filter will introduce noise to a signal during analog low pass filtering, analog to digital conversion, digital to analog conversion and may introduce digital noise due to quantization.

Analog game clocks A typical analog chess clock Analog clocks are equipped with a "flag" (a Dutch invention) that falls to indicate the exact moment the player's time has expired.

Analog ICs ease the burden on circuit designers by having expertly designed analog circuits available instead of designing a difficult analog circuit from scratch.

Analog signal generators An analog RF signal generator Analog signal generators based on a sine-wave oscillator were common before the inception of digital electronics, and are still used.

In digital systems, latency is introduced by delay elements in the digital signal path, and by analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters that enable the system to process analog signals.

In other Analog Devices news, CEO sold 10,000 shares of Analog Devices stock in a transaction on Monday, July 10th.

In other Analog Devices news, EVP sold 17,038 shares of Analog Devices stock in a transaction on Monday, November 27th.

It was built from a movie camera lens, an analog/digital converter, a CCD imaging area array, dozens of digital and analog circuits wired together on six circuit boards, and 16 batteries.

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Binary machines, using “discrete” mathematics, were considered to be more stable than analog systems, which rely on variation in the (analog) strength of electrical currents to process numbers.

A delta modulation (DM or Δ-modulation) is an analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog signal conversion technique used for transmission of voice information where quality is not of primary importance.

A later form of Macrovision's analog copy protection, called Level II ACP, introduced multiple 180-degree phase inversions to the analog signal's colorburst.

A less common feature on some microcontrollers is a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that allows the processor to output analog signals or voltage levels.

Analog circuits main Hitachi J100 adjustable frequency drive chassis Most analog electronic appliances, such as radio receivers, are constructed from combinations of a few types of basic circuits.

Analog–digital hybrids Analog computing devices are fast, digital computing devices are more versatile and accurate, so the idea is to combine the two processes for the best efficiency.

Analog multimeters are common; a quality analog instrument will cost about the same as a DMM.

Analog QAM Analog QAM: measured PAL colour bar signal on a vector analyser screen.

A new digital guidance and control computer combined the functions of the analog control computer and the analog guidance computer into one package.

An example of such hybrid elementary device is the hybrid multiplier where one input is an analog signal, the other input is a digital signal and the output is analog.

Another advantage of the class-D amplifier is that it can operate from a digital signal source without requiring a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) to convert the signal to analog form first.

But often it is another digital signal that is converted back to analog form by a digital-to-analog converter (DAC).

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Common combinations with analog

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "analog" in a sentence?
An example: "A digital filter will introduce noise to a signal during analog low pass filtering, analog to digital conversion, digital to analog conversion and may introduce digital noise due to quantization." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "analog" from authentic English texts.
What does "analog" mean?
Analog means: 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).
What are synonyms of "analog"?
Common synonyms of "analog" include: analogue, linear, digital, parallel, similarity.
How many example sentences with "analog" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "analog", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.