analogue

🇺🇸 /ˈænəlɔːɡ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈænəlɒɡ/
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adjective
R

using a changing physical quantity to measure or store data

An analogue clock uses moving hands to show the time instead of numbers.

R

showing time with moving hands on a dial instead of numbers

My analogue watch has three hands that point to the hours, minutes, and seconds.

noun
R

something that is similar to another thing

The scientist found a modern analogue for the ancient plant that no longer exists.

translation

adj. using a changing physical quantity to measure or store data; showing time with moving hands on a dial instead of numbers
n. something that is similar to another thing

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