history

/ˈhɪstəri/
verb
  1. To record or tell the history of something.
    • The documentary histories the rise of the internet.
    • The museum's exhibit histories the local community's development.
    • He spent years historying the events of the war.
noun
  1. The study of past events, especially in human affairs.
    • The museum's exhibit covers the history of space exploration.
    • She decided to major in history at university.
    • I have always loved learning about history in school.
  2. A record or account of past events.
    • This book is a history of the Roman Empire.
    • He wrote a detailed history of his family's immigration.
    • The website provides a history of the town from its founding.
  3. The past events or experiences of a person, place, or thing.
    • The old house has a fascinating history.
    • The patient's medical history was reviewed by the doctor.
    • Check the car's history before buying it.
  4. A continuous, typically chronological, record of important or public events.
    • The history of the company dates back to 1920.
    • The browser saves your search history.
    • She kept a history of her travels in a journal.