ledger

Definition of ledgernext
as in record
a book that a company uses to record information about the money it has paid and received The accountant went over the company's ledgers at the end of the fiscal year.

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Recent Examples of ledger The switch-hitting shortstop shouldn’t squander an opportunity to add another home run to his 2026 ledger, given his matchup and home park factors. Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 And for more than a decade, advocacy for primary care reimbursement reform has proceeded as though specialists on the other side of that ledger were simply obstacles to overcome, rather than providers whose services patients also need. Christopher P. Childers, STAT, 10 July 2026 Along with collaborating with other team members, duties include managing ledgers and overseeing financial accuracy. Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 Distance a joist spans between the support beams and ledgers. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ledger
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Noun
  • But more than a year of his time (worth $420,000 per his contract) is unaccounted for in the public records the city has released, Thad and Riley found.
    Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • The inside of her phone case tested positive for human blood, court records said.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • The information was confirmed by a social-media account for the stadium.
    AJC Sports, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • According to the woman’s account, Leverett was banging his head against the walls and windows the day of the shooting.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • Of particular concern is the stability of agricultural supply chains and fertilizers, according to the statement.
    Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Shiny new towers make a statement through their sheer opulence, panoramic views and desirable locations, enticing companies to pay top dollar.
    Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • The suspect spent time in the hospital and was ordered to report to the Community Supervisions and Corrections Department upon his release, according to court documents.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
  • Charging documents indicate that Abarca had a physical altercation with his ex-wife during the incident, and missing persons reports were briefly filed for both Abarca and the couple’s toddler son in the following days.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

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“Ledger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ledger. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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