logging

[law-ging, log-ing]

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.

logging

/ ˈlɒɡɪŋ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of logging¹

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

Example Sentences

While China’s largest automaker is continuing its streak of logging higher sales, absolute sales remain far below those of established domestic carmakers like Germany’s Volkswagen or Stellantis, the owner of the Jeep and Dodge brands.

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“The difficulty logging off doesn’t mean something is wrong with the teen,” Vasan said.

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In his post-CEO role, Bezos still found himself diving deeply into work—logging 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. days filled with meetings.

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Dailey was especially active, logging a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead four players in double figures scoring.

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Daddy and his crew would cut trees down, then use his horse-drawn wagon to haul lumber from the logging camps to the mill for cutting.

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