Analogue
/ˈænəˌlɒɡ/
Definitions
- (n.) A person or thing seen as comparable to another.
The board saw her as an analogue to past successful leaders.
- (adj.) Relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity.
The contract specified analogue signatures for authentication.
Forms
- analogues
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'analogue' is often used to draw comparisons or refer to non-digital forms; clarity on context (n. vs. adj.) improves precision.
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