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log (EN)
noun, verb

noun “log”

singular log, plural logs or uncountable
  1. the main part of a dead tree after removing its branches
    After the trees were cut down, all that remained was a pile of logs.
  2. a detailed record of events or actions over time
    After every call, the customer service representative updates the log with details of the conversation.
  3. a book or journal recording the progress and details of a ship's or aircraft's journey
    The captain diligently recorded the day's events and navigational details in the ship's log every evening.
  4. a mathematical term referring to the logarithm
    To solve the equation, first find the log of each side.

verb “log”

infinitive log; he logs; past tense logged; past part. logged; ger. logging
  1. to cut down (trees)
    The company logged hundreds of trees to clear land for the new highway.
  2. to record information officially or keep a record of events
    Every day, she logs her meals and exercises in a health app.
  3. to enter details into a ship's log or logbook
    After each voyage, the captain logged the distance sailed in the ship's logbook.
  4. to cover a distance that is recorded in a logbook
    The captain logged 300 miles on the ship's journey across the sea.