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Meaning of journal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

journal

Pronunciation:/ˈd͡ʒɜːnəl//ˈd͡ʒɝnəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A diary or daily record of a person, organization, vessel etc.; daybook.

  2. A newspaper or magazine dealing with a particular subject.

    Example: The university's biology department subscribes to half a dozen academic journals.

  3. A chronological record of payments.

  4. A chronological record of changes made to a database or other system; along with a backup or image copy that allows recovery after a failure or reinstatement to a previous time; a log.

verb

Definitions

  1. To archive or record something.

  2. To scrapbook.

  3. To insert (a shaft, etc.) in a journal bearing.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Daily.