analog methods
[ˈænəlɔːɡ ˈmɛθədz]
noun
métodos analógicos
1. Techniques and procedures that use continuous physical quantities or mechanical processes rather than digital or electronic computation
Before computers became widespread, engineers relied on analog methods to design and test structures.
Antes dos computadores se tornarem generalizados, os engenheiros dependiam de métodos analógicos para projetar e testar estruturas.
2. Traditional approaches that do not rely on digital technology, such as handwriting, drawing, or mechanical calculation
Many architects still prefer analog methods like sketching and model-building for initial design phases.
Muitos arquitetos ainda preferem métodos analógicos, como esboços e construção de maquetes, nas fases iniciais de projeto.
3. Non-digital communication or information processing using continuous signals rather than discrete data
The company decided to maintain some analog methods alongside their digital infrastructure for redundancy.
A empresa decidiu manter alguns métodos analógicos junto com sua infraestrutura digital para redundância.
The term 'analog methods' has become increasingly nostalgic in contemporary usage, particularly in creative industries where designers and artists are reviving traditional techniques as a counterbalance to digital overreliance. In Brazil, this represents a cultural appreciation for craftsmanship and artisanal approaches, especially evident in design studios and fine arts communities.
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