How Do You Spell LEDGER?

Pronunciation: [lˈɛd͡ʒə] (IPA)

Ledger is a six-letter word with two syllables, pronounced as /ˈlɛdʒ.ər/ according to the IPA phonetic transcription. The word is spelled as l-e-d-g-e-r, while the "e" in the second syllable is silent. A ledger is a book that is used to record financial transactions, and it is commonly used in accounting. The correct spelling of words is essential in written communication, and this term's correct spelling is essential for accounting professionals.

LEDGER Meaning and Definition

1. A ledger is a comprehensive and organized book or set of records used to record financial transactions of a business or organization. It is essentially a primary accounting book that tracks all the debits and credits associated with the financial activities of an entity.

   In simple terms, a ledger acts as a central repository of financial information, containing detailed and summarized records of individual transactions, such as sales, purchases, expenses, and revenue. It serves as a reference tool for accounting professionals to maintain accurate financial statements, make informed decisions, and ensure the accuracy of financial records.

   Typically, a ledger is divided into different accounts, each representing a specific financial element or category. These accounts may include cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, equity, and various expense and income accounts. Each entry in the ledger consists of the date, a brief description of the transaction, and the corresponding debit and credit amounts.

   The purpose of a ledger is to provide a reliable record of all financial activities and enable businesses to track their financial health, evaluate performance, and facilitate the preparation of financial statements, such as the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. With the advent of digital accounting systems, ledgers are now often maintained electronically, allowing for easier organization, searchability, and analysis of financial data.

2. • Applied in music to extra lines added to the stave.

   • The principal book of accounts in a merchant's office, to which the entries from the day book or journal are carried and placed under separate headings.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for LEDGER *

• leager 5.8823529%

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Other Common Misspellings for LEDGER

• lecter
• ludged
• ledgit
• ledgen
• medger
• leadge
• meadger
• leged
• leage
• leget
• leeter
• ledder
• legget
• leadder
• londger
• lobger
• leige
• lrger
• leageu
• lerge
• legar
• ledged
• leeged
• lnoger
• ledner
• ledaer
• lardger
• lomger
• latger
• lerger
• leteer
• bedger
• ladger
• legder
• ludger
• ledgez
• seder
• kedgee
• kedgeer
• leiger
• kedear
• teduer
• leober
• ledeet
• sedgeir
• elegger
• gedgery
• lewgee
• Bediger
• eedhec
• kedgeri
• ledear
• Ledtet
• Kedjer

Etymology of LEDGER

The word "ledger" comes from the Old English word "lecgan" which means "to lay down" or "to put down". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "lagjaną". Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a book or record where financial transactions are entered or "laid down". The word "ledger" has been in use in the context of accounting since the late 15th century.

Similar spelling words for LEDGER

• letcher,
• lodger,
• ledge,
• Lodged,
• leader,
• lodge.

Plural form of LEDGER is LEDGERS

Conjugate verb Ledger

CONDITIONAL

I would ledger

you would ledger

he/she/it would ledger

we would ledger

they would ledger

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be ledgering

you would be ledgering

he/she/it would be ledgering

we would be ledgering

they would be ledgering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have ledger

you would have ledger

he/she/it would have ledger

we would have ledger

they would have ledger

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been ledgering

you would have been ledgering

he/she/it would have been ledgering

we would have been ledgering

they would have been ledgering

FUTURE

I will ledger

you will ledger

he/she/it will ledger

we will ledger

they will ledger

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be ledgering

you will be ledgering

he/she/it will be ledgering

we will be ledgering

they will be ledgering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have ledgered

you will have ledgered

he/she/it will have ledgered

we will have ledgered

they will have ledgered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been ledgering

you will have been ledgering

he/she/it will have been ledgering

we will have been ledgering

they will have been ledgering

IMPERATIVE

you ledger

we let´s ledger

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ledger

PAST

I ledgered

you ledgered

he/she/it ledgered

we ledgered

they ledgered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was ledgering

you were ledgering

he/she/it was ledgering

we were ledgering

they were ledgering

PAST PARTICIPLE

ledgered

PAST PERFECT

I had ledgered

you had ledgered

he/she/it had ledgered

we had ledgered

they had ledgered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been ledgering

you had been ledgering

he/she/it had been ledgering

we had been ledgering

they had been ledgering

PRESENT

I ledger

you ledger

he/she/it ledgers

we ledger

they ledger

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am ledgering

you are ledgering

he/she/it is ledgering

we are ledgering

they are ledgering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

ledgering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have ledgered

you have ledgered

he/she/it has ledgered

we have ledgered

they have ledgered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been ledgering

you have been ledgering

he/she/it has been ledgering

we have been ledgering

they have been ledgering