Word: logged (verb)

Associations

"Logged" is the past tense of the verb "log." It means to record information or events. It can also refer to cutting down trees, but in most common usage, it refers to keeping a record.

• Example 1: "I logged my hours at work." (This means you wrote down how many hours you worked.)
• Example 2: "She logged the temperature every day." (This means she recorded the temperature each day.)
• Example 3: "He logged his thoughts in a journal." (This means he wrote down his thoughts in a journal.)

A synonym for "logged" is "recorded." The main difference is that "recorded" can refer to audio or video, while "logged" usually refers to written records or entries.

Substitution

Other words or phrases that can be used instead of "logged" include:

• "noted" (This implies writing something down but may not be as formal.)
• "documented" (This suggests a more official or thorough record.)
• "registered" (This often refers to signing up or officially recording something.)

Deconstruction

The word "logged" comes from the root "log," which has Old English origins meaning "a record" or "a written account." The "-ed" suffix indicates that it is in the past tense.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when you logged something in your life, like a diary or a work report?
• How do you feel about keeping records? Is it easy for you or do you find it challenging?
• In what other situations might you need to log information?