day book
Definition
- Noun:
- A daily written record of events: Specifically refers to a chronological log, particularly of occurrences such as arrests made at a police station.
Usage
- The primary use of "day book" is as a noun to describe an official, often sequential, written record maintained daily. It is most commonly associated with law enforcement contexts but can apply to other fields requiring daily logs.
Examples
- Noun:
- The sergeant reviewed the entries in the police day book from the previous night.
- All incidents must be recorded in the day book before the end of each shift.
Advanced Usage
- "Maintain a day book": To keep a regular, daily record.
- The small clinic maintains a day book for all patient visits.
Variants and Related Words
- Logbook (n): A record book, especially for a vehicle's journey or operational details. While similar, a "logbook" is not exclusively daily.
- Journal (n): A daily record of news and events; more general than "day book."
- Register (n): An official list or record. A "day book" is a type of register.
Synonyms
- Daily log: A record of daily events.
- Diary: A book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences.
Related Phrases
- Day-to-day record: A phrase describing a continuous, daily accounting of activities, similar to a day book's function.
Noun
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the daily written record of events (as arrests) in a police station
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