1. to record (events, experiences, or transactions) in a journal or diary
Usage: transitive verb; commonly used in personal writing and accounting contexts
2. to enter (a transaction) in a journal, especially in accounting or bookkeeping
Usage: transitive verb; technical/accounting usage

Examples

• She journalizes her thoughts every evening before bed.
• The accountant journalizes all business transactions in the general journal.
• He journalizes his travels to preserve memories of his adventures.
• The company journalizes expenses as they occur throughout the month.
• Students are encouraged to journalize their learning experiences in class.
• The historian journalizes primary sources to create a detailed record of events.