logger: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal (forestry); Technical/Informal (computing)
Quick answer
What does “logger” mean?
A person whose job is to cut down trees for wood.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A person whose job is to cut down trees for wood; a lumberjack.
Also refers to a device or piece of software that automatically records events or data.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
In forestry, 'logger' is more common in American English; British English may use 'lumberjack', 'timber worker', or 'forester'. Both varieties use 'logger' in computing.
Connotations
In forestry, US usage has neutral/professional connotations; UK usage may sound slightly American. In computing, it is a standard technical term in both.
Frequency
Higher frequency in US English for the forestry sense. Similar frequency in both for the computing sense.
Grammar
How to Use “logger” in a Sentence
[logger] + [verb] (e.g., logger cuts, logger records)[adjective] + [logger] (e.g., professional logger, data logger)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “logger” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The software is designed to logger all user activity.
American English
- The system will logger every transaction automatically.
adverb
British English
- The data was recorded logger-style, with timestamps.
American English
- It operated logger-fast, capturing every millisecond.
adjective
British English
- The logger community protested the new regulations.
American English
- He came from a long line of logger families.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Refers to forestry industry contracts or data-monitoring software.
Academic
Used in environmental studies/forestry papers and computer science contexts.
Everyday
Rare in everyday conversation unless discussing specific industries.
Technical
Common in forestry manuals and IT/engineering documentation.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “logger”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “logger”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “logger”
- Confusing 'logger' (person/tool) with 'log' (noun/verb).
- Using 'logger' for any wood-related worker (e.g., carpenter).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, particularly in the US forestry industry. In computing, it's a standard technical term.
They are largely synonymous in US English, though 'lumberjack' can have more traditional/folksy connotations, while 'logger' is more neutral and professional.
Informally in computing, yes (e.g., 'to logger data'). In standard English, the verb is 'to log'.
Yes, metaphorically. Both involve keeping a 'log' (a record or a cut tree trunk).
A person whose job is to cut down trees for wood.
Logger: in British English it is pronounced /ˈlɒɡə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈlɑːɡɚ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “A logger's breakfast (humorous: a large meal)”
- “Sleep like a logger (to sleep very soundly)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a LOG being cut by a workER -> LOGGER.
Conceptual Metaphor
A person/tool that creates/records logs (of wood or data).
Practice
Quiz
In a computing context, what is a 'logger' primarily used for?