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 app turns bank transactions, cash spending and cryptocurrency holdings into colorful, easy-to-scan charts instead of dense ledgers. Sharon Wu, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Still, Marchment’s deal ends up on the positive side of the ledger and on a day where things tend to get wacky, that’s a major win. Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Cryptocurrency transactions are recorded on an indelible public ledger, or blockchain, which can be analyzed to show the pattern and volume of cryptocurrency transactions. ABC News, 30 June 2026 From the factory floor to the small business ledger, the tech ecosystem is undergoing a massive shift toward hyper-automation and deep data visibility. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ledger
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Noun
  • The first World Cup in North America for 32 years is generating record attendances, TV viewing figures, and revenues.
    Chris Pope, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
  • Two Lionel Messi shows followed — including his setting of the all-time World Cup goals record.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • The ride service may contact parents and guardians of riders with teen accounts as well.
    Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • That is also where the design's costs sit, and an honest account keeps them in view.
    Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Paramount, of course, fired back with a scathing statement after the suit was filed.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • Newsom's office shared a statement on the matter on Monday evening.
    Gio Insignares, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • And many nonprofits do help with other re-entry services like getting identification documents or employment counseling.
    Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Bourne filed her candidate documents Monday, as first reported by The Davis Vanguard.
    Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

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“Ledger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ledger. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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