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murder log

murder log

8.0
A written list of details about killings that detectives or writers use
  • noun
  • /ˈmɜrdər lɔg/
translation icon : registro de asesinatos
  • The detective updated the murder log after each new clue was uncovered.

Examples

  • The detective reviewed the murder log for clues.

  • She referred to her old murder log when writing her latest mystery novel.

  • Players are encouraged to keep a detailed murder log to solve the game quickly.

  • I found several entries in the murder log.

  • The detective updated the murder log after each new clue was uncovered.

  • She referred to her old murder log when writing her latest mystery novel.

  • The detective reviewed the murder log for clues.

Synonyms

log
vsmurder log
429 3.1

A written record of events or actions kept over time

is focused on criminal case details, victims, suspects, and investigation notes

How Detailed

dossier
  • Formal
74 7.4
murder log
8.0
log
429 3.1
note
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

murder log singular
murder logs plural

Morphology

murder + log

The meaning 'a record of murders' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'murder' (an unlawful killing) with 'log' (a written or systematic record). This straightforward noun–noun compounding follows common English and cross‑linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Murder log joins murder and log to create a clear picture: imagine a notebook or file where each murder, clue, and suspect is written down so nothing is forgotten. Because detectives, game players, and writers use such lists to follow a case, the phrase means 'a record used to track murders or related details'.