The difference between Analog and Digital
When used as nouns, analog means something that bears an analogy to something else, whereas digital means a digital option.
When used as adjectives, 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), whereas digital means having to do with digits (fingers or toes).
check bellow for the other definitions of Analog and Digital
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Analog as an adjective (of a device or system):
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)
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Analog as a noun (countable):
something that bears an analogy to something else
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Analog as a noun (countable, biology):
an organ or structure that is similar in function to one in another kind of organism but is of dissimilar evolutionary origin
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Analog as a noun (chemistry):
a structural derivative of a parent compound that often differs from it by a single element
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Digital as an adjective:
Having to do with digits (fingers or toes); performed with a finger.
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Digital as an adjective:
Property of representing values as discrete, usually binary, numbers rather than a continuous spectrum.
Examples:
"'digital computer; digital clock"
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Digital as an adjective:
Of or relating to computers or the Information Age.
Examples:
"Digital payment systems are replacing cash transactions."
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Digital as a noun (finance):
A digital option.
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Digital as a noun (uncountable):
Digital equipment or technology.
Examples:
"He moved to digital for the first time, using a Sony camera."
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Digital as a noun (music):
Any of the keys of a piano or similar instrument.
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Digital as a noun (colloquial, humorous):
A finger.