Pronunciation

/lɒɡ/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A record of events, typically one that is kept as a written or electronic document. For instance: “The captain maintained a detailed log of their journey across the ocean.”
• Noun (n): A section of a tree trunk cut lengthwise, often used as fuel or building material. Example: “They chopped wood to gather logs for the fireplace.”
• Verb (v): To write down information or events in a systematic manner, usually in a logbook. Example: “The pilot logged the flight data before landing.”
• Verb (v): To cut down trees and remove their trunks. Example: “Logging operations have been halted due to environmental concerns.”
• Verb (v): In computing, to make a record of actions or data, often for troubleshooting purposes. Example: “The software automatically logs your activity on the system.”

Phrases

• “Log in/log out”: To enter or exit a computer system or online account after providing credentials.
• “To log onto something”: To access a computer network or website by signing in.
• “Log cabin”: A dwelling constructed from logs, especially associated with rustic living or pioneering history.
• “Logarithm”: In mathematics, the power to which a number must be raised to produce another given number.

Example Sentences

• Noun (logbook): “The ship’s log contained entries about sea conditions and sightings of marine life.”
• Noun (tree trunk): “A fallen log blocked the hiking trail.”
• Verb (writing records): “Make sure you log your hours worked accurately each day.”
• Verb (cutting trees): “The company has been logging old-growth forests for decades.”
• Verb (computing): “Users need to log in with their username and password to access their accounts.”

Synonyms

• Record (noun)
• Journal (noun)
• Diary (noun)
• Register (noun)
• Chop (verb, in the context of cutting trees)
• Record (verb, in the context of writing down information)
• Sign in/sign off (verbs, in the context of computer systems)