Words / B2

LOG/lɒɡ/

A log is an official record of events; as a verb, to write them down. Also a piece of cut wood: an access log; log the incident. Record is the everyday twin; diary is personal. Log every access to the exam cupboard. Mix-up: logo is a brand mark (already in the dictionary); blog is a public diary. Do not treat a chat screenshot as a log unless it is the official record.

Meaning

An official record of events; as a verb, to write them down. Also a piece of wood.

Examples

• “Log every access to the exam cupboard on the sheet, not in a chat.”
• “A log of wood blocked the fire exit, which is the timber sense.”

Good to know

a log of; log + event; an access / error log. Everyday: record. Trap: logo / blog. Exams, IT, and DT. Official list or timber — specify.

Near in meaning

record

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