history

Definition

  • n. the aggregate of past events
  • n. a record or narrative description of past events
  • n. the discipline that records and interprets past events involving human beings
  • n. the continuum of events occurring in succession leading from the past to the present and even into the future

Word forms

Plural
histories

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The history of ancient civilizations is fascinating and full of important lessons.

  2. n.

    The software keeps a history of all the changes made to the document.