ledger

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Literary

n. a large, flat stone that lies over a grave.

n. a large, flat stone, especially one laid horizontally over a tomb.

“The old ledger in the churchyard was covered in green moss.”

“The inscriptions on the ancient marble ledger had been worn smooth by centuries of rain and wind.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technical

n. a horizontal board attached to a wall to help support a floor or a deck.

n. a horizontal timber or board fastened to a wall or other vertical surface to support the ends of joists.

“The builder bolted the ledger to the house before starting the deck.”

“Ensuring the ledger is properly flashed and secured to the house rim joist is critical for the structural integrity of the balcony.”

C2 · Proficiency Formal · Technical

v. to write down information in an official record book.

v. to enter or record transactions or data into a ledger.

“The clerk carefully ledgered every sale made during the busy holiday season.”

“The transaction was ledgered immediately to ensure the digital records remained synchronized with the physical receipts.”