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analogy in German

analogy in German is Analogie — analogy means a comparison between two things to explain or clarify an idea, based on some shared feature.

analogy in German

Analogie
noun
A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.

What does "analogy" mean?

  1. noun A comparison between two things to explain or clarify an idea, based on some shared feature.
    "The teacher used the analogy of a leaking bucket to explain data loss."
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analogy in a sentence

  • The teacher used the analogy of a leaking bucket to explain data loss.
  • He drew an analogy between running a business and steering a ship.

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What is "analogy" in German?

"analogy" in German is Analogie. analogy means: A comparison between two things to explain or clarify an idea, based on some shared feature.

How do you use "analogy" in a sentence?

Example: "The teacher used the analogy of a leaking bucket to explain data loss." In German, "analogy" is Analogie.

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