Meaning & use
journal
A daily written record of events and thoughts, or a periodical publication on a specific subject.
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She writes in her journal every night before going to sleep.
His research was published in a respected medical journal last year.
A note on using this word
In academic contexts, journal usually means a scholarly periodical, while in personal contexts it means a private diary.
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