What's the Difference Between 'Analog' and 'Analogue'?
In this blog post we look at when to use analog and when to use analogue.
'Analog' or 'Analogue'?
Analog and analogue are alternative spellings of the same word. The word analog refers to something that is similar or comparable to something else, or that operates using a continuous range of values rather than discrete steps or quantities. An analog device is one that uses a continuously variable physical quantity, such as voltage or resistance, to represent or convey information. In contrast, a digital device uses discrete values, such as binary digits (bits), to represent and process information.
Analogue is the British spelling of the word, while analog is the American spelling. Both spellings are used in different parts of the world, and there is no difference in meaning between them.
Here are some example sentences of the words analog and analogue.
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The analog signal from the microphone was converted to a digital signal by the computer's sound card.
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The temperature gauge on the oven is an analog device that uses a needle to indicate the current temperature.
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Some audio purists prefer the warm, rich sound of analog recordings to the crisp, clean sound of digital recordings.
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The old rotary phone was an analogue device that used a mechanical dial to connect callers to one another.
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The analog joystick on the video game controller allows for smooth, continuous movement in any direction.
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In an analog circuit, the value of a quantity such as voltage or current can vary continuously over a range of values.
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The analogue television signal was gradually phased out in favor of digital broadcasts.
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Analog clocks use a continuously moving hand to show the time, while digital clocks use numerical displays.
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The analog-to-digital converter in a computer converts continuous analog signals into discrete digital signals.
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Some people argue that analogue audio formats, such as vinyl records, offer a higher quality listening experience than digital formats like CD or MP3.
