There are many questionable points in this ledger.
Source: tatoeba (57873)
Ledger
/ˈlɛd͡ʒə/
Synonyms for "ledger" (103 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Strong matches (15)
Related words (25)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: account book, a book, acc, account, account book.
- Sentence evidence is available for ledger, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ledger".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ledger"
Keep "ledger" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ledger" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ledger", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ledger" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
7 entriesbudget ledgerclassroom ledgergeneral ledgergranite tombstonelibrary inventorymarble gravestonesubsidiary ledger
Collocations
6 entriesaccounting ledgerfinancial ledgergeneral ledgerledger bookledger entrysubsidiary ledger
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
9 translations across 7 languages.
Finnish
2 entries- pääkirja noun (book or other scheme for keeping accounting records)
- tilikirja noun (book or other scheme for keeping accounting records)
Indonesian
1 entries- buku besar noun (book or other scheme for keeping accounting records)
Malay
1 entries- lejar noun (book or other scheme for keeping accounting records)
Ottoman Turkish
2 entries- جریده noun (book or other scheme for keeping accounting records)
- دفتر noun (book or other scheme for keeping accounting records)
Polish
1 entries- rejestr noun (book or other scheme for keeping accounting records)
Swahili
1 entries- leja noun (book or other scheme for keeping accounting records)
Vietnamese
1 entries- sổ cái noun (book or other scheme for keeping accounting records)
Sample sentences
39 total sentences available.
The clerk made an entry in his ledger.
Source: tatoeba (263802)
The auditors will have a hard time deciphering this ledger.
Source: tatoeba (7049462)
A blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger.
Source: tatoeba (8606189)
Showing 4 of 39 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ledger"?
Closest matches include account book, a book, acc, account, account book.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ledger"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.