Logged
/lɔːgd/
verbB1past tense
Definition
Logged means that someone wrote down or saved information in a record or system. It usually refers to keeping a note of events, times, or data for future use or checking.
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To write down or record information officially
- •She logged the hours she worked every day.
- •The pilot logged the flight details in the logbook.
- •All transactions are logged automatically by the computer.
To enter data into a computer or system
- •He logged into his account using a password.
- •The system logged the error for the technician to fix.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "logged" like "wrote down," but more formal and often used for official or technical records.
- ✓Picture a person writing in a big book or typing on a computer to keep track of important information.
- ✓It's the feeling of being organized and safe because you have proof or notes of what happened.
- ✓Sounds like "log" + "ged" → Imagine putting wood logs together carefully, one after another, like putting pieces of information in order.
- ✓Think of a ship captain writing in a "logbook" every day to remember the journey and weather.
- ✓NOT like "forgot" (no record), "logged" means the event or data is saved and can be found again.
- ✓NOT like "talked" (spoken), "logged" is written or saved information.
Try Other Words
- •Recorded: saved information carefully (Use when talking about official or permanent notes)
- •Noted: made a short written reminder (Use when the note is brief or less formal)
- •Registered: officially entered information (Use in formal or legal contexts)
- •Entered: put data into a system or form (Use for computer or form filling contexts)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: root "log" (a record or written note) + past tense suffix "-ed"
- •Etymology: "log" originally meant a piece of wood, then a record of a ship’s journey (from Old English "logg" meaning a block of wood)
- •Historical development: From sailors writing in logbooks to general use meaning to record information
- •Modern usage: Used in technology (logging data), business (logging hours), and everyday record keeping
Reflect & Connect
•How does logging information help people stay organized in daily life or work?
•Can you think of situations where forgetting to log something might cause problems?
Fill in the blanks
1.She logged her work hours every day to ___ her time correctly.
2.When the computer crashed, it automatically logged the ___ for the technician.
3.Unlike forgetting, logging means you have ___ the event or data somewhere.
4.To access the system, you must first log ___ with your username and password.
5.The pilot logged the flight details in the ___ to keep a record.
6.If you do not log your activities, it is hard to ___ what you did later.
7.The app logged the user’s location ___ to provide better service.