rough book

noun

A rough logbook.

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Meanings

nounrough book (plural rough books)

plural rough books · alternative rough-book

  1. Synonym of notebook, especially:
    1. nauticalA rough logbook.
    2. archaicgovernmentA rough ledger used by a warrant officer to keep track of expenses.
    3. educationA book for writing draft versions of work.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
notebook
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APA

rough book. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rough%20book

MLA

“rough book.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rough%20book. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “rough book,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rough%20book.

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