history

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his·to·ry ˈhi-st(ə-)rē How to pronounce history (audio)

plural histories

: tale, story

: a chronological record of significant events (such as those affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes

a history of Japan

: a treatise presenting systematically related natural phenomena (as of geography, animals, or plants)

an illustrated history of North American birds

: an account of a patient's medical background

reviewing her medical history

: an established record

a prisoner with a history of violence

: a branch of knowledge that records and explains past events

medieval history

: events that form the subject matter of a history

the history of space exploration

: events of the past

History has shown that such efforts rarely succeed.

: one that is finished or done for

the winning streak was history

you're history

: previous treatment, handling, or experience (as of a metal)

a history of repeated exposure to freezing temperatures

Example Sentences

I studied history in college. a professor of medieval history They were one of the greatest teams in history. It was one of the most destructive storms in modern history. It was a period in American history when most people lived and worked on farms. The history of space exploration is a fascinating topic. He wrote a well-known history of the British empire. The book begins with a brief history of the Internet. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Nevertheless, history shows us that the budget and support for police and military funding is limitless.

Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 17 Sep. 2022 His 10 touchdown passes through two weeks are the most by a quarterback through two games in NFL history.

Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Instead of letting Wilson, the nine-time Pro Bowl passer the team traded two first-round picks to acquire, attempt to convert, the Broncos sent their kicker onto the field to try and nail one of the longest kicks in NFL history.

Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 But throughout history, apples have also had a sinister side.

Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2022 Fitzpatrick became the fourth player in NFL history with interception returns for touchdowns in four of his first five seasons, joining Nate Clements, Ken Houston and Deion Jones.

Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 14 Sep. 2022 And a head coach thought a 64-yard field goal attempt was a safer option than letting one of the best come-from-behind quarterbacks in NFL history try to win a game.

Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Sep. 2022 But at least the Bucs opened the curtain on possibilities to build on for the long haul, including the vitality of the oldest quarterback in NFL history.

Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 Brady was in control throughout the first start for a 45-year-old quarterback in NFL history.

Schuyler Dixon, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 See More

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释义	history noun his·to·ry ˈhi-st(ə-)rē plural histories 1 : tale, story 2 a : a chronological record of significant events (such as those affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes a history of Japan b : a treatise presenting systematically related natural phenomena (as of geography, animals, or plants) an illustrated history of North American birds c : an account of a patient's medical background reviewing her medical history d : an established record a prisoner with a history of violence 3 : a branch of knowledge that records and explains past events medieval history 4 a : events that form the subject matter of a history the history of space exploration b : events of the past History has shown that such efforts rarely succeed. c : one that is finished or done for the winning streak was history you're history d : previous treatment, handling, or experience (as of a metal) a history of repeated exposure to freezing temperatures Synonyms annals chronicle record See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences I studied history in college. a professor of medieval history They were one of the greatest teams in history. It was one of the most destructive storms in modern history. It was a period in American history when most people lived and worked on farms. The history of space exploration is a fascinating topic. He wrote a well-known history of the British empire. The book begins with a brief history of the Internet. See More Recent Examples on the Web Nevertheless, history shows us that the budget and support for police and military funding is limitless. Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 17 Sep. 2022 His 10 touchdown passes through two weeks are the most by a quarterback through two games in NFL history. Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 Instead of letting Wilson, the nine-time Pro Bowl passer the team traded two first-round picks to acquire, attempt to convert, the Broncos sent their kicker onto the field to try and nail one of the longest kicks in NFL history. Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 But throughout history, apples have also had a sinister side. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2022 Fitzpatrick became the fourth player in NFL history with interception returns for touchdowns in four of his first five seasons, joining Nate Clements, Ken Houston and Deion Jones. Mark Inabinett \| Minabinett@al.com, al, 14 Sep. 2022 And a head coach thought a 64-yard field goal attempt was a safer option than letting one of the best come-from-behind quarterbacks in NFL history try to win a game. Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Sep. 2022 But at least the Bucs opened the curtain on possibilities to build on for the long haul, including the vitality of the oldest quarterback in NFL history. Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 Brady was in control throughout the first start for a 45-year-old quarterback in NFL history. Schuyler Dixon, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English histoire, historie, from Anglo-French estoire, histoire, from Latin historia, from Greek, inquiry, history, from histōr, istōr knowing, learned; akin to Greek eidenai to know — more at wit First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing history ancient history (can) trace one's history (back) to credit history checkered history go down in history employment history history is on someone's side life history history repeats itself natural history make history medical history oral history the course of history rewrite history the rest is history pass into history case history family history history shows/has shown history in the making See More ancient history (can) trace one's history (back) to credit history checkered history go down in history employment history history is on someone's side life history history repeats itself natural history make history medical history oral history the course of history rewrite history the rest is history pass into history case history family history history shows/has shown history in the making See More Kids Definition history noun his·to·ry ˈhi-stə-rē plural histories 1 : events of the past and especially those relating to a particular place or subject European history 2 : a branch of knowledge that records and explains past events 3 : a written report of past events She wrote a history of the Internet. 4 : an established record of past events His criminal history is well-known. Medical Definition history noun his·to·ry ˈhis-t(ə-)rē plural histories : an account of a patient's family and personal background and past and present health history noun 1 as in annals an account of important events in the order in which they happened a history of the American civil rights movement during the 1960s Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance annals record chronicle biography documentation chronology journal life commentary narrative diary memoir saga archives autobiography legend epic genealogy blog tale report story log register reminiscence(s) 2 as in chronology a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened we heard the whole history of her illness in excruciating detail Synonyms & Similar Words chronology story record account chronicle narrative version narration tale report diary memoir commentary annals commentaries saga documentation testimony witness anecdote journal deposition testament logbook testimonial epic log minutes blog romance recitation yarn case history recital procès-verbal geste case study gest 3 as in past the events or experience of former times history has many lessons to teach us, if only we would listen Synonyms & Similar Words past yesterday annals yesteryear yore bygone antiquity memoir record auld lang syne chronicle long ago flashback Antonyms & Near Antonyms future futurity tomorrow offing present today hereafter moment by-and-by now See More
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