diary

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a book in which you record your thoughts or feelings or what has happened each day:

keep a diary While in hiding, Anne Frank kept a diary.

a book with a separate space or page for each day, in which you write down your future arrangements, meetings, etc.:

Don't forget to write/enter the date of the meeting in your diary.

a person’s private record of events, thoughts, feelings, etc., that are written down every day, or a book where such things are recorded:

That's my private diary - you shouldn't be reading it.

We kept a food-and-exercise diary and measured the amount of food we ate.

a book or piece of software with a space or page for each day, in which you record future arrangements, meetings, etc.:

in sb's diary Is there anything in your diary for tomorrow afternoon?

Please check the appointments diary before scheduling a meeting.

She has a very full diary this week but she could see you next week.

Our CEO is seeking a part-time diary secretary to help him manage his appointments efficiently.

a record of what has happened during a period of time:

It may help to keep a diary of problems you encounter.

His diary entries for July describe the final stages of the project.