history

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Pronunciation
/ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/
/ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

The aggregate of past events.

Example Sentences
  • History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes.
2 Definition

The branch of knowledge that studies the past; the assessment of notable events.

Example Sentences
  • He teaches history at the university.   History will not look kindly on these tyrants.   He dreams of an invention that will make history.
3 Definition

A set of events involving an entity.

Example Sentences
  • What is your medical history?   The family's history includes events best forgotten.
4 Definition

A record or narrative description of past events.

Example Sentences
  • I really enjoyed Shakespeare's tragedies more than his histories.
5 Definition

A list of past and continuing medical conditions of an individual or family.

Example Sentences
  • A personal medical history is required for the insurance policy.   He has a history of cancer in his family.
6 Definition

A record of previous user events, especially of visited web pages in a browser.

Example Sentences
  • I visited a great site yesterday but forgot the URL. Luckily, I didn't clear my history.
7 Definition

Something that no longer exists or is no longer relevant.

Example Sentences
  • I told him that if he doesn't get his act together, he's history.
8 Definition

Shared experience or interaction.

Example Sentences
  • He has had a lot of history with the police.
Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To narrate or record.