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Journal Definition, Usage & Common Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：periodical publication (journal)

journal 🔊

/ˈdʒɜːrnəl/

A regular publication, like a magazine, that focuses on a specific topic or field.

periodical publication 🔊

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/ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkəl ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

A regular publication issued at fixed intervals, often focused on a specific subject or field.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'diurnalis' (daily), from 'dies' (day).

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'journey all' – a journal documents your daily journey.

📖 Example

My uncle loves cars, so he subscribes to a motoring journal every month. 🔊 My uncle is passionate about cars, so he has a subscription to a monthly automotive magazine.

🔗 Collocations

academic journal – a scholarly periodical publishing research articles

subscribe to a journal – to regularly receive a publication by payment

scientific journal – a periodical focusing on scientific research

🔄 Synonyms

magazine (n.) – a periodical publication with articles and illustrations

periodical (n.) – a publication issued at regular intervals

publication (n.) – something published, such as a book or journal

🌱 Derivatives

journalism (n.) – the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

journalist (n.) – a person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

journalistic (adj.) – relating to journalism or journalists

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'diurnalis', meaning daily. In modern English, it refers to periodic publications and personal diaries, reflecting the concept of daily records.

Meaning 2：personal diary (journal)

journal 🔊

/ˈdʒɜːrnəl/

A notebook or book where you write down your personal thoughts, experiences, or observations regularly.

personal diary 🔊

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/ˈpɜːrsənl ˈdaɪəri/

A book in which one keeps a daily record of events, experiences, or thoughts.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Before going to sleep, I often write in my journal about what happened during the day. 🔊 Each night before bed, I typically record the day's events in my personal diary.

🔗 Collocations

keep a journal – to regularly write in a diary

travel journal – a diary documenting travels

dream journal – a notebook for recording dreams

🔄 Synonyms

diary (n.) – a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences

logbook (n.) – a record book for events, especially in navigation or aviation

notebook (n.) – a book for writing notes, but can be used for daily entries

🌱 Derivatives

journaling (n.) – the practice of keeping a journal or diary