(engineering) A simple bearing in which part of the outer surface of a cylindrical shaft, the “journal”, slides on the inner surface of a cylindrical hole, with no rolling elements.

plural of journal bearing

(publishing) A publishing outlet that poses as a reputable academic journal, but will publish anything submitted for a fee.

plural of predatory journal

A notebook used for personal organization, often highly customized and encompassing schedules, reminders, to-do lists, brainstorming and other organizational tasks in a concise manner.

plural of bullet journal

Synonym of trade paper

(accounting, business) A specialized accounting journal and also a prime entry book used in an accounting system to keep track of the orders of items placed using accounts payable.

plural of sale journal

plural of transaction journal