ledger
Ledger (noun) means a book or record used to track financial transactions. Example: “The bookkeeper entered every sale into the ledger by hand.”
How to use ledger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA record book for tracking money in and out, or (in fishing) a weighted bottom-fishing technique.
Word forms
ledgered past tense, Ledgers plural, ledgers singular
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The bookkeeper entered every sale into the _____ by hand.
Etymology
From Middle Dutch/Middle English legger, related to "lie" and "lay" — originally a large book that lay permanently in one place, like a church record.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “ledger” mean?
The word “ledger” means a book or record used to track financial transactions. In plain terms, a record book for tracking money in and out, or (in fishing) a weighted bottom-fishing technique.
How do you pronounce “ledger”?
“Ledger” is pronounced LEHD-zhuh (/ˈlɛd͡ʒɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ledger” in a sentence?
Here is “ledger” used in a sentence: “The bookkeeper entered every sale into the ledger by hand.”
What part of speech is “ledger”?
Depending on how it is used, “ledger” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “ledger” come from?
The word “ledger” comes from Middle English. From Middle Dutch/Middle English legger, related to "lie" and "lay" — originally a large book that lay permanently in one place, like a church record.
Is “ledger” a common word?
“Ledger” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ledger” have?
“Ledger” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a book or record used to track financial transactions.