Journals meaning : A diary or daily record of a person, organization, vessel etc.; daybook. A newspaper or magazine dealing with a particular subject. A chronological record of payments. A chronological record of changes made to a database or other system; along with a backup or image copy that allows recovery after a failure or reinstatement to a previous time; a log. The part of a shaft or axle that rests on bearings. To archive or record something. To scrapbook. To insert (a shaft, etc.) in a journal bearing.