Pronunciation: [lˈɒɡd] (IPA) 
The word "logged" has a phonetic transcription of /lɒɡd/ in IPA. It is spelled with two "g's" because of its past participle form, which reflects the past tense form of the verb "log." The "g" in "logged" is pronounced with a hard "g" sound, and the "ed" at the end of the word is pronounced as a separate syllable with a soft "d" sound. This word is commonly used in the context of logging information or keeping track of something.
Logged is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "log." The term "log" has multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used. As a transitive verb, "log" refers to the act of recording or making an official entry about an event, activity, or data in a logbook or an electronic record system. In this sense, logging often involves noting the details, time, and other relevant information related to certain actions or occurrences. Logging is commonly used in various industries, such as shipping, aviation, and computer science, to keep track of operations, transactions, or system events.
"Logged" can also be used as an adjective or a past participle adjective to describe something that has been cut or harvested from a forest. In this sense, logged refers to timber or trees that have been felled or removed for commercial purposes. It is often associated with deforestation and the exploitation of natural resources, particularly in the logging industry.
Overall, "logged" refers to the action of recording or making entries in a logbook, as well as the past act of cutting or harvesting trees from a forest for commercial use.
Rendered motionless as a log; disabled from motion or action by water, as a ship.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "logged" originates from the Middle English word "loggen", which means "to enter in a record". It is derived from the Old French verb "loger", meaning "to lodge". In the late 16th century, the term "liary" was added to "logge", forming "logger", which referred to a book or ledger where information was recorded. Over time, the spelling evolved to "logged", and it began to be used in the context of recording events or actions in a logbook or journal. Today, "logged" is commonly used in computer science and technology to refer to the recording of data or events, often in the form of log files.
