journal

Definition

A diary or daily record of a person, organization, vessel etc.; daybook.

Etymology

From Middle English journal, from Anglo-Norman jurnal (“daily”), from Old French jornel (“day”) (whence modern French journal), from Latin diurnālis, from diurnus (“of the day”). Doublet of diurnal and the journal from French.

Example Sentences

• "The university's biology department subscribes to half a dozen academic journals."