an.al, an.əl, ˈæn.əl

Definitions

1. noun

a yearly book or account of events, especially in the history of a monastery or a kingdom

“The monastery kept a detailed annal of its daily activities and the events that affected its community.”

2. noun

a yearly or annual record of the events of a particular period, especially of a scientific or technical nature

“The research team maintained an annal of their experiments and findings over the past year.”

3. noun

a written record of events, especially of a particular period or institution

“The ancient city’s annal told the story of its rise and fall through the centuries.”