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Ledger (Noun)

A record in which commercial accounts are recorded; "they got a subpoena to examine our books".

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

The accountant carefully updated the ledger to reflect the latest transactions.
A thorough review of the ledger revealed discrepancies in the company's financial records.
She kept a ledger to track her business expenses throughout the year.
The company's ledger was seized by investigators as part of a financial probe.
A ledger was used to record the assets, liabilities, and equity of the business.

An accounting journal as a physical object; "he bought a new daybook".

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The accountant carefully balanced the ledger at the end of each month to ensure accuracy.
She pulled out the old ledger from the storage room to review past transactions.
The company's financial records were kept in a large leather-bound ledger.
He spent hours poring over the ledger, searching for discrepancies in the accounts.
The office supply store sold a variety of ledgers in different sizes and formats.