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logged

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫɔɡd// UK //lˈɒɡd// logged

v. to record information in a formal way, like writing down facts in a book or on a computer. You use this when you need to keep a history of what happened.

v. to record events, observations, or data in a systematic or official manner. Often used in technical, maritime, or computing contexts to denote the formal entry of information into a ledger or database.


SIMPLE

The pilot logged over five hundred hours of flight time last year.

CONTEXTUAL

The security guard logged every visitor who entered the building after six o'clock to maintain a clear safety record.

COMPLEX

While the researchers logged every minor seismic shift during the month-long study, they failed to predict the significant tremor that eventually disrupted their equipment.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, such as 'hours', 'data', or 'miles'.

Pitfall

I logged into the bookI logged the entry in the book'Log into' is used for computer systems; when recording information in a physical or digital record, use 'log' as a transitive verb.

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