journal
/ˈdʒɜːrnl/
diary, periodical
📚 Meanings
- 1.
A daily record of events or transactions; a personal record of thoughts and experiences.
"She writes in her journal every night."
- 2.
A newspaper or magazine dealing with a particular subject or professional activity; a periodical containing scholarly articles.
"His research was published in a scientific journal."
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She writes in her journal every night before bed.
She writes in her journal every night before bed.
His research was published in a prestigious scientific journal.
His research was published in a prestigious scientific journal.
The captain kept a detailed journal of the ship's voyage.
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Frequently asked about journal
How do you pronounce journal?
journal is pronounced [/ˈdʒɜːrnl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does journal mean?
journal means "diary, periodical". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is journal?
journal is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with journal?
Example: "She writes in her journal every night before bed." — used to mean "diary, periodical".
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