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journal

The correct spelling is journal.

How to pronounce journal

noun

IPA: /ˈd͡ʒɜːnəl/

Say it like: Jow-rna-l

The correct spelling is journal. A diary or daily record of a person, organization, vessel etc.; daybook. For example: "The university's biology department subscribes to half a dozen academic journals."

Usage Examples

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A diary or daily record of a person, organization, vessel etc.; daybook.
  2. 2.A newspaper or magazine dealing with a particular subject.
  3. 3.A chronological record of payments.
  4. 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.
  5. 5.The part of a shaft or axle that rests on bearings.

verb

  1. 1.To archive or record something.
  2. 2.To scrapbook.
  3. 3.To insert (a shaft, etc.) in a journal bearing.

adjective

  1. 1.Daily.

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