I don't think that I posted this yet, and stumbled accrost it again just now. I found this interesting, so I'm putin' it up now....
April 2017 Modern Machine Shop magazine
Digital / Analog
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To me a bit like discussing apples and pears. Two different things. I remember at one time the endless and pointless discussions as to which was the more important. QA or QC. Personally I know which I prefer.
analogue
adjective
1. relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc.
"analogue signals"
(of a clock or watch) showing the time by means of hands or a pointer rather than displayed digits.
noun
1. a person or thing seen as comparable to another.
"an interior analogue of the exterior world"
digital
adjective
1. (of signals or data) expressed as series of the digits 0 and 1, typically represented by values of a physical quantity such as voltage or magnetic polarization.
relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals.
"digital TV"
involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
"the digital revolution"
2. (of a clock or watch) showing the time by means of displayed digits rather than hands or a pointer.
I have two wrist watches. One analogue - I can see the time at a glance. The other is digital and I see not only the time but the day and date. I don't wear them both at the same time but normally I prefer the analogue to the digital.
As far a measuring instruments go then digital
They normally have more "options" than analogue.