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journaling

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The activity of keeping a diary, or journal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

The change log of the file system or database.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, countable, uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of journal

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: во́дене на дне́вник (vódene na dnévnik) — the activity of keeping a diary
  • French: journalisation — the activity of keeping a diary