noun “history”
singular history, plural histories or uncountable
- everything that has happened in the past
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Studying history helps us understand how past events shape our present and future.
- the subject that looks at and teaches about past events
She is a teacher of history at a high school.
- a written account that tells about past events
The author's history of ancient Egypt includes fascinating stories about pharaohs and pyramids.
- all the events that have happened to someone
The singers personal history is fascinating.
- a detailed list of all the illnesses and health problems a person or their family has had
The doctor asked for my history to check for any genetic conditions.
- a list of websites or actions that a user has visited or done on a computer
I found the recipe I needed by checking my browser history from last week.
- used to say that something or someone is no longer important or relevant
After the scandal, the company's reputation was history.
- the experiences or interactions that people have shared over time
They have a lot of history together, so they understand each other well.