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Etymology
From Latin historia < Ancient Greek ἱστορία (historia), “‘learning through research, narration of what is learned’”) < ἱστορέω (historeō), “‘to learn through research, to inquire’”) < ἵστωρ (histōr), “‘the one who knows, the expert, the judge’”), from * (“‘ϝίδτωρ’”), from Proto-Indo-European *wid- (“‘know, knowledge’”).
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history (plural histories)
- The aggregate of past events.
- History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes.
- Holes in your pant pockets turn your coins into history.
- The branch of knowledge that studies the past; the assessment of notable events.
- He teaches history at the university.
- History will not look kindly on these tyrants.
- He dreams of an invention that will make history.
- A record or narrative description of past events.
- (medicine) The list of past and continuing medical conditions of an individual or family.
- A personal medical history is required for the insurance policy.
- He has a history of cancer in his family.
- (computing) A record of previous user events.
- I visted a great site yesterday but forgot the URL; oh! ... luckily I didn't clear my history.
Synonyms
- (aggregate of past events): past
- (record or narrative description of past events): account, chronicle, story, tale
- (medicine: list of past and continuing medical conditions): medical history
- (computing: record of previous user events): log
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Tullie Smith Farm Visitors also enjoy 33 acres of beautiful gardens and nature wooded trails Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center contains research library
