noun

1. The aggregate of past events.

   “History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes.”

2. 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.”

3. A set of events involving an entity.

   “What is your medical history?   The family's history includes events best forgotten.”

Synonyms: background, past, log, medical history, account, chronicle, story, tale

verb

1. To narrate or record.