Meaning & use
journalize
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To record transactions in a journal, especially in bookkeeping, in the order in which they occur.
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The accountant journalized each sale before posting it to the ledger.
New clerks are trained to journalize entries accurately before month-end closing.
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A core step in the accounting cycle, preceding the posting of entries to the general ledger.
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