this is what it said about the word `` journal '' : 1 a : a record of current transaction : as ( 1 ) : daybook 2 ( 2 ) a book of original entry in double-entry bookkeeping b : an account of day-to-day events c : a record of experiences , ideas , or reflections kept regularly for private use d : a record of transactions kept by a deliberative or legislative body e : log 3 , 4 2 a : a daily newspaper b : a periodical dealing esp .