Definition of journal - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
personal diaryUS book for writing daily personal experiencesUS
- She writes in her journal every night.
2.
publishingTECH. periodical publication on academic or professional topicsTECH.
- The latest issue of the science journal features groundbreaking research..
3.
accounting recordTECH. book recording financial transactionsTECH.
- The accountant updated the journal with new entries.
4.
engineering componentTECH. part of a machine supporting a rotating shaftTECH.
- The journal needs lubrication to function properly.
Verb
1.
keep a diaryintr. US maintain a personal record of daily experiencesintr. US
- He journals to remember his travels.
2.
mechanical engineeringtr. TECH. insert a shaft into a bearing for smooth rotationtr. TECH.
- The technician journaled the axle into the bearing.
Images of journal
book for writing daily personal experiences 
periodical publication on academic or professional topics 
part of a machine supporting a rotating shaft
Expressions with journal
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method of personal organization using symbols and bullet points
The bullet journal method helps him stay organized and productive.
government or institution publication that records laws, decisions or formal notices
New regulations were printed in the official journal last week.
magazine with news and trends for a specific industry
She reads a trade journal to keep up with trends.
notebook for tracking health symptoms and outcomes
She kept a symptom journal to monitor her migraines.
regular set of articles read on computers or other digital devices
She prefers reading her favorite electronic journal on her tablet.
printed or digital magazine published four times each year
The university released its latest quarterly journal highlighting current research projects.
scholarly magazine that regularly publishes research articles for specialists
She submitted her latest study to an international academic journal.
regular publication sharing research and studies for doctors and health researchers
The study was published in a leading medical journal last year.
academic publication evaluated by experts before publishing
The scientist published her findings in a peer-reviewed journal.
periodical publication that shares research studies and findings in science fields
The study was published in a respected scientific journal.
record of financial transactions
The accountant reviewed the transaction journal for any discrepancies.
academic journal available online
The university library subscribes to several e-journals.
publication for internal communication within an organization
The company released its latest house journal last week.
log for tracking inventory
The warehouse manager checked the item journal to verify stock levels.
bearing supporting a rotating shaft without rolling elements
The engine uses a journal bearing for the crankshaft.
record of all purchases made by a business
The accountant updated the purchase journal daily.
regular academic publication that shares new research findings in scientific fields
She published her study in an international science journal.
metal box holding a journal and keeping it lubricated
The journal box needs more grease to work smoothly.
accounting book recording sales transactions by customers
The accountant updated the sale journal daily.
Origin of journal
French, jour (day) + -nal (pertaining to)
Terms with journal included in their meaning
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online journal
person who writes for an online journal
journal writer
person who writes in a diary regularly
shipping
logbook or journal of a vessel's progress
documentation
recorded in a log or journal
academic
announcement inviting submissions for a conference or journal
media
visual journal for sharing thoughts and ideas
publications
magazine or journal published at regular intervals
academic
invitation for submitting papers to a conference or journal
lawmaking journal
authoritative log of U.S. Congress sessions, debates and speeches
documentation
journal recording events or travel details
science
written paper presenting research or review in a science journal
journal
personal journal for collecting poems and remarks
status announcement
publish an official notice in a government journal
academic search
electronic index for journal articles with citations
journalism
discursive article in a journal
acr: official journal
publication where official government information is shared
academic metric
metric for average citations to journal articles
accounting
journal entry updating accounts for correct period before statements
acr: Armed Forces Journal
magazine with news and stories about the military
acr: American Journal Experts
company that helps improve academic writing
acr: British Journal of Anaesthesia
journal covering anaesthesia, pain management, and intensive care
media
newspaper or journal
online writing
person skilled at running, updating and looking after a web journal
acr: British Medical Journal
magazine with health and medicine articles
Examples of journal in a sentence
She kept a journal during her summer vacation. She submitted her research to a medical journal. The journal publishes articles on various scientific topics. She recorded the expenses in the journal. The journal showed a discrepancy in the accounts. The engineer inspected the journal for wear.
A damaged journal can cause machine failure. She journals every night before bed to unwind. Journaling helps her process her thoughts and emotions. Engineers journal the rod into the machine. He journaled the shaft carefully into place.
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- French:journal, consigner, ...
- German:Tagebuch, journalisieren, ...
- Italian:diario, scrivere un diario, ...
- Spanish:diario, escribir en un diario, ...
- Portuguese:diário, registar, ...
- Chinese:日记, 写日记, ...
- Japanese:日記, 日記をつける, ...
- Arabic:مُذَكِّرَة يَوْمِيَّة, دَوَّنَ, ...
- Hebrew:יוֹמָן אִישִׁי, לְנַהֵל יוֹמָן, ...
- Russian:дневник, вести дневник, ...
- Ukrainian:щоденник, вести щоденник, ...
- Hindi:डायरी, डायरी लिखना, ...
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