Learn about the difference between the homophones: analog and analogue

Definitions

analog

Analog is an adjective that refers to a device or system that uses continuously variable physical quantities such as electrical voltage or sound waves to represent information.

Example

Vinyl records are an analog technology.

Example

The old radio used analog signals to receive broadcasts.

analogue

Analogue is a noun that refers to something that is similar or comparable to something else in certain respects. It can also be used as an adjective with the same meaning.

Example

The teacher used a clock as an analogue for the earth's rotation.

Example

The digital watch has an analogue display.

Tips To Remember the Differences

Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:

- To remember the difference, think of analog as referring to a specific type of technology that uses continuously variable physical quantities, such as sound waves or electrical voltage. - On the other hand, analogue refers to something that is similar or comparable to something else.