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defter

 

[ หˆdษ›f.tษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bookkeeping term

A defter is a ledger or account book traditionally used in bookkeeping or accounting. It serves as a record of financial transactions and can include details such as dates, amounts, and descriptions. Historically, these were crucial for managing business finances before the advent of modern accounting software. In some cultures, defters are also associated with historical archives and the maintenance of public records.

Synonyms

journal, ledger, record book

Examples of usage

  • The accountant meticulously updated the defter with all transactions.
  • In historical studies, defters provide insight into the economic practices of past societies.
  • She referred to the defter to ensure all debts were accurately recorded.

Translations

Translations of the word "defter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caderno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฟเคคเคพเคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ buku catatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะพัˆะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zeszyt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŽใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cahier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuaderno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท defter

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต์ฑ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูุชุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seลกit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zoลกit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌ”่ฎฐๆœฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvezek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skriftar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะฟั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ defter

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuaderno

Etymology

The term 'defter' has its roots in the Arabic word 'daftar', which means 'notebook' or 'register'. It has been adopted in various cultures, particularly in Ottoman and Persian contexts, where it referred to an official record or account book. The use of defters became widespread during the Ottoman Empire for tax collection and public administration, highlighting the importance of written records in governance. Over time, as commerce and trade expanded, the concept of a defter evolved to include various types of ledgers, particularly in bookkeeping, allowing merchants to keep track of their financial dealings. Nowadays, while digital record keeping has largely replaced physical defters, the term remains relevant in discussions of historical accounting practices.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,511, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.