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ledger

intermediateB2

/ˈlɛdʒər/ · led-ger

A book or other collection of financial accounts.

Meanings

nounformal

A book or other collection of financial accounts.

مالی حسابات کی کتاب یا دوسرا مجموعہ۔

کتاب حساب

kitaab hisaab

Synonyms

account bookregisterjournalخاتہکھاتارجسٹر

Antonyms

cashoutlayexpenditureنقدخرچاسکریپٹ

Common Collocations

  • general ledger
  • sales ledger
  • purchase ledger

Example Sentences

He carefully recorded every transaction in the ledger.

اس نے ہر لین دین کو کتاب حساب میں احتیاط سے درج کیا۔

Us ne har lain den ko kitaab hisaab mein ehtiyaat se darj kiya.

The accountant reviewed the ledger at the end of the month.

محاسب نے ماہ کے آخر میں کتاب حساب کا جائزہ لیا۔

Muhasib ne maah ke aakhir mein kitaab hisaab ka jaiza liya.

A ledger is essential for maintaining accurate financial records.

کتاب حساب درست مالی ریکارڈ کو برقرار رکھنے کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Kitaab hisaab durust maali record ko barqarar rakhne ke liye zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

ledger:A ledger is a record of accounts, whereas an account refers to an individual entry within the ledger.

Word Family

ledging
verbکھاتی ہوئی کتاب

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'ledger' as a 'ledge' where all your financial records rest.

Visualize a thick book filled with detailed entries and numbers.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "læddre" — a book of accounts

First known use: 15th century

The term has been used since the late Middle Ages to refer to a book that records financial transactions.