journal
UK: ˈdʒɜː.nəl | US: ˈdʒɝː.nəl
n. a daily record of news, events, or personal reflections
n. a periodical publication containing scholarly articles
n. a logbook for recording business transactions
The word journal traces back to the Latin diurnalis, meaning "daily." Over time, through Old French jornel, it evolved into Middle English as journal, retaining its core association with daily records. The suffix -al solidifies its function as a noun denoting something tied to daily occurrences, whether personal diaries, periodicals, or transactional logs.
She kept a journal to document her travels.
The research was published in a prestigious scientific journal.
The captain updated the ship’s journal every evening.
His journal entries revealed deep personal reflections.
The library subscribes to several academic journals.