Ledger: meaning, definitions and examples
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ledger
[ ˈlɛdʒər ]
financial record keeping
A ledger is a book or computer file where financial records are kept. It contains information about money that is spent, received, earned, or owed.
Synonyms
account book, journal, record book
Examples of usage
- The accountant updated the ledger with the latest transactions.
- She reviewed the ledger to track the company's expenses.
- I keep a detailed ledger of all my personal finances.
supporting documentation
In a legal context, a ledger can also refer to a supporting document or record used as evidence in a case.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The lawyer presented the ledger as evidence in court.
- The ledger contained crucial information for the investigation.
Translations
Translations of the word "ledger" in other languages:
🇵🇹 razão
- livro de contas
- registro
🇮🇳 खाता-बही
🇩🇪 Hauptbuch
🇮🇩 buku besar
🇺🇦 головна книга
🇵🇱 księga główna
🇯🇵 元帳 (genchō)
🇫🇷 grand livre
🇪🇸 libro mayor
🇹🇷 defter
🇰🇷 원장 (wonjang)
🇸🇦 دفتر الأستاذ
🇨🇿 hlavní kniha
🇸🇰 hlavná kniha
🇨🇳 总帐 (zǒngzhàng)
🇸🇮 glavna knjiga
🇮🇸 höfuðbók
🇰🇿 бас кітап (bas kitap)
🇬🇪 საბალანსო წიგნი (sabalanso ts'igni)
🇦🇿 baş kitabı
🇲🇽 libro mayor
Word origin
The word 'ledger' originated from the Middle English word 'legger' which means a large book or flat stone. It has been used in accounting and financial contexts for centuries to refer to a book where financial transactions are recorded. The concept of a ledger has evolved from physical books to digital files in modern accounting practices.
See also: ledge.