logging

American  

[law-ging, log-ing] / ˈlɔ gɪŋ, ˈlɒg ɪŋ /

noun

1. the process, work, or business of cutting down trees and transporting the logs log to sawmills.

2. Nautical. a deduction from the pay of a sailor, made as a fine or forfeit and recorded in the logbook of the ship.

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logging British  

/ ˈlɒɡɪŋ /

noun

1. the work of felling, trimming, and transporting timber

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Etymology

Origin of logging

An Americanism dating back to 1700–10; log ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

To add to frustration, some logging on during their time slots last week were booted off and routed to a webpage showing an “Access Denied” message.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

That includes federal permits for development, mining, drilling or logging.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The stocks took off on Monday: Fannie Mae closed 51% higher, logging its largest one-day gain since August 2009, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The bird uses this ornate tail to attract mates, yet its forest habitat has been eroded by population growth, farming, and logging, leaving it confined to a small area of the northern Andes.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

I had been hard pressed to find new country to run in to keep the young dogs from becoming bored and this logging trail was one we hadn’t run.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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