journalize

journalize

The accountant will journalize the day's transactions.

Definition

Verb: - To record in a journal: "journalize" means to enter or write down (transactions, events, or thoughts) in a journal, especially in bookkeeping or personal record-keeping. - To keep a journal: As an intransitive verb, it refers to the act of maintaining a daily record of events or experiences.

Usage Examples
  • (To record business entries in a daybook.)
  • (She keeps a personal diary of her journeys.)
  • (To systematically note down spending.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to journalize an entry": to formally record a financial item in a journal.

    • Before closing the books, the clerk journalized the depreciation adjustment. (The clerk entered the depreciation into the accounting journal.)
  • "journalizing process": the step in accounting where transactions are first recorded chronologically.

    • The journalizing process is essential for accurate financial reporting. (The method of recording in the journal is crucial.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Journal (n): a daily record of events, transactions, or personal experiences.

    • She kept a journal of her scientific observations. (A written record of daily happenings.)
  • Journalist (n): a person who writes for newspapers or magazines.

    • The journalist interviewed the mayor for her article. (A professional reporter.)
  • Journalism (n): the activity of gathering, assessing, and presenting news.

    • He studied journalism at university. (The field of news reporting.)
Synonyms
  • Record: to set down in writing for future reference.
  • Enter: to write or type into a book or system.
  • Log: to record officially, especially in a diary or ledger.
Phrasal Verbs
  • Journalize in: to record something into a specific journal.

    • Please journalize all sales in the sales journal. (Enter all sales into the designated book.)
  • Journalize out: to complete the process of recording entries.

    • He journalized out the entire month's transactions. (He finished recording all entries.)
Related Idioms
  • Keep a journal: to maintain a personal diary.

    • She has kept a journal since she was ten. (She has consistently written in a diary.)
  • Journalize the day: to record the events of the day.

    • Before bed, he likes to journalize the day's highlights. (He writes down the notable moments of the day.)