4 ms·Why is this being called a ledger? Is it a special kind of list?by mthwsjc_ 5y agoWhy is this being called a ledger? Is it a special kind of list?dijit 5y agoA ledger is a list with values, usually financial. So, a special kind of list indeed.pfortuny 5y agoIt measures in some sense the cost of each item, so it resembles an accounting book (ledger).