Ledger definition

Ledger

Topics Ledger Definition

WordNet

(1) An accounting journal as a physical object

"He bought a new daybook"

(2) A record in which commercial accounts are recorded

"They got a subpoena to examine our books"

WiktionaryText

A book for keeping notes, especially one for keeping accounting records.
: A collection of accounting entries consisting of credits and debits.
: A board attached to a wall to provide support for attaching other structural elements (such as deck joists or roof rafters) to the building.