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journal

jour·nal [ júrn'l ] (plural jour·nals)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. magazine or periodical: a magazine or periodical, especially one published by a specialist or professional body for its members, containing information and contributions relevant to their area of activity
a medical journal

2. diary: somebody's written daily record of personal experiences

3. preliminary record of financial transactions: a book for recording daily transactions, especially in double entry bookkeeping, using a formulaic style to ensure their correct entry in a ledger

4. official record: the official daily record of proceedings kept by an association or body, especially a legislative body or parliament

5. mechanical engineering section of shaft: a cylindrical section of a shaft designed to rotate inside a bearing

[14th century. Via French, "daily" < late Latin diurnalis (see diurnal)]
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