noun / verb

journal

JUR-nuhl/ˈdʒɜːrnl/

A chronological written record of experiences or transactions.

She writes about each day's experiences in her journal.

A middle-aged South Asian woman pauses thoughtfully while writing in her personal journal at a small table, with the notebook held at an angle that conceals its entries.

Etymology

The idea of something “daily” became a book of daily accounts. That record-keeping sense developed into the personal diary: an account of one's own experiences and thoughts.

In context

John Mavrick Ch.2:59

my gratitude journal after going through my reminders i write three things that happened yesterday that i'm grateful for

How I Use Obsidian Daily Notes as a Bullet Journal (Template/Workflow for Tasks, Planner, Schedule)

More examples

I journal each evening to reflect on my day.
The bookkeeper enters each transaction in the journal by date.
His travel journals describe every stop along the route.

Forms

journal · journals · journaled · journaling

Similar words

diary: Usually emphasizes private thoughts and experiences recorded by date.
log: Usually emphasizes factual details of activities rather than personal reflection.
ledger: Organizes financial transactions by account rather than simply by date.