journal

A regularly published magazine or newspaper about a particular subject, often containing research.

• The article appeared in a medical journal.
• Our library receives several science journals.
• She published her findings in an international journal.

Similar words: periodical

Common phrases: medical journal, academic journal, scientific journal

A book or file where someone regularly writes about their activities, thoughts, or experiences.

• I write in my journal every evening.
• She kept a journal during her trip.
• His journals describe life on the ship.

Similar words: diary, log

Common phrases: keep a journal, personal journal, travel journal

To write regularly about experiences or thoughts, or to record information for later use.

• I journal before bed.
• She journaled about her first week abroad.
• The system journals each change to the database.

How to use it: journal about something (She journals about her daily experiences.)

Similar words: record, log

Common phrases: journal every day, journal about something, journal your thoughts