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ledger

/ˈlɛdʒər/  ·  say it: LEJ·er

the book or file of all financial transactions

In Banking & Finance

In more detail

1. (noun) a book or computer record in which a company or organization writes down all the money it receives and spends

2. (noun) a flat stone or slab, especially one that covers a grave

Examples

• 1. The accountant checks the ledger every month to make sure all transactions are recorded correctly.
• 2. An old ledger hung above the tomb of the medieval knight.

Nearby in Banking & Finance

inflation, interest, invoice, maturity, net worth, pension