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logbook

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See also: log book

English

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traditional logbook on a ship

Alternative forms

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Etymology

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1670s, log +‎ book, originally a record of a ship’s speed and progress, from a wooden float (chip log, or simply log) used to measure speed.[1]

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈlɑɡ.bʊk/, /ˈlɔɡ.bʊk/
  • Hyphenation: log‧book
  • Audio (UK):(file)

Noun

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logbook (plural logbooks)

  1. (nautical) A book in which measurements from the ship's log are recorded, along with other salient details of the voyage.
  2. (by extension) A book in which events are recorded; a journal, especially of travel.
    • 2019, Malcolm Gladwell, Talking to Strangers:
      "If you're accused of profiling or pretextual stops, you can bring your daily logbook to court and document that pulling over motorists for 'stickler' reasons is part of your customary pattern," Remsberg writes, "not a glaring exception conveniently dusted off in the defendant's case."
  3. (UK) A record of the ownership, and licensing of a motor car.

Derived terms

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Translations

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References

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  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2025) “logbook”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

Further reading

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