One might be looking for double-entry book-keeping (accounting).


Booking is the process by which a criminal justice system creates an administrative record of those arrested. This usually involves taking photographs (mugshots) of the suspect, recording physical datum, detailing charges against said suspect, and taking fingerprints.

See also: criminal justice


Professional wrestling term, as in booking a wrestling match. Refers to preplanning a match; determining a winner, and planning and rehearsing move sequences.