journalize
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.
- (To record business entries in a daybook.)
- (She keeps a personal diary of her journeys.)
- (To systematically note down spending.)
"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.)
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.)
- 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.
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.)
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.)