ledger

/ˈlɛdʒər/
noun
  1. A book or digital record used to keep track of financial transactions, such as money received or spent.
    • She checked the ledger to see if the payment had been recorded.
    • The accountant updated the ledger with the day's sales.
    • The company's ledger showed a profit for the month.
  2. A flat stone slab that covers a grave, often with an inscription.
    • The ledger was worn smooth by years of rain and wind.
    • The old cemetery had a marble ledger over the family plot.
    • Visitors read the names carved into the granite ledger.
  3. A horizontal piece of wood or metal used in scaffolding or construction to support planks.
    • A sturdy ledger is essential for safe scaffolding.
    • The workers secured the ledger to the wall before laying the planks.
    • He checked each ledger for cracks before the crew climbed up.
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