Log

/lɔg/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A cut portion of a tree trunk or a large branching structure.

The carpenter used a log to create a beautiful wooden bench.

A record of events, activities, or observations, typically kept in a systematic manner.

The captain maintained a detailed log of the ship's journey.

A written record of hours worked, tasks completed, or similar details.

She kept a log of her daily workouts to track her progress.

verb

To enter or record information in a systematic way.

Please log your findings in the research database immediately.

To cut or fell trees for timber.

They went into the forest to log several mature trees.

Middle English 'logge', from Old Norse 'loggr', meaning 'wood'.

log out

To sign off from a computer system.

To enter a computer system using an account.

hit the log

To record the event in a register.

log book

A book for keeping a log of events or activities.

logging

The process of cutting down trees for wood.

logger

A person who cuts down trees.

logarithm

A mathematical function related to exponentiation.

To log time

I need to log my hours at work.

Log it

If you see that, just log it for future reference.