journal Meaning & Definition
What Does Journal Mean?
As a noun, journal means A diary or daily record of a person, organization, vessel etc.; daybook. It can also mean A newspaper or magazine dealing with a particular subject. As a verb, it means To archive or record something. As an adjective, it means Daily.
Journal at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈd͡ʒɝnəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | daybook and diary |
| Plural | journals |
| Verb forms | journals, and past participle |
Journal Definition (Noun)
- A diary or daily record of a person, organization, vessel etc.; daybook.
- A newspaper or magazine dealing with a particular subject.
The university's biology department subscribes to half a dozen academic journals.
- A chronological record of payments or receipts.
- A general journal.
- 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.
Journal as a Verb
- To archive or record something.
- To scrapbook.
Journal as an Adjective
- Daily.
Noun
- The amount of land that can be worked in a day.
Noun
- the part of a rotating shaft or axle that rests on the bearing
Verb
- To insert (a shaft, an axle, etc.) into a journal bearing.
Synonyms of Journal
Journal synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Journal
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Journal in a Sentence
The university's biology department subscribes to half a dozen academic journals.
Word Forms & Grammar
journal (plural journals)
journal (third-person singular simple present journals, present participle (US) journaling or (UK) journalling, simple past and past participle (US) journaled or (UK) journalled)
journal (not comparable)
journal (plural journaux)
Words That Rhyme With Journal
Origin of Journal
Origin 1: From Middle English journal, from Anglo-Norman jurnal (“daily”), from Old French jornel (“day”) (whence modern French journal),[1] from Latin diurnālis, from diurnus (“of the day”). Doublet of diurnal and the journal from French.
Origin 2: From French journal. Doublet of diurnal and the journal from Middle English.
Origin 3: Unknown, apparently of Scots origin.[3] Perhaps from chirnel, from English kernel (“lump in the flesh”), owing to resemblance in shape.[4]
Journal Pronunciation
Journal is pronounced //ˈd͡ʒɝnəl// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Journal
Is journal a noun or a verb?
Journal is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is another word for journal?
Close synonyms of journal are daybook and diary. See the full list of journal synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of journal?
The plural of journal is journals.
What is the past tense of journal?
The past tense of journal is and past participle.