history
noun \ ˈhi-st(ə-)rē \
Definition of history
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tale, story
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a: a chronological record of significant events (such as those affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes
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
d: an established record
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a branch of knowledge that records and explains past events medieval history
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a: events that form the subject matter of a history
b: events of the past
c: one that is finished or done for the winning streak was history
d: previous treatment, handling, or experience (as of a metal)