history
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Sense 1
- noun
- A1
Everything that happened in the past, especially the important events of a country, place or group of people.
The castle has a long history going back eight hundred years.
Nothing like this has ever happened in the history of flight.
She wants to find out more about her family's history.
Common collocations: ancient history · the history of · a long history · in history · make history · throughout history
Part of: School subjects
Sense 2
- noun
- A2
The school or university subject in which you learn about what happened in the past.
Our history lessons this term cover the great voyages of discovery.
He revised for the history test by drawing a huge timeline.
The history exam lasts three hours and includes one long essay.
Common collocations: study history · a history lesson · a history teacher · a degree in history · art history · history and geography
Part of: School subjects, School and teaching
Sense 3 · less common
- noun
- C1
A record of the illnesses, injuries and treatments a person has had before.
The doctor asked about his family history of heart disease.
Nurses write down every patient's medical history before the operation.
Common collocations: medical history · family history · a history of allergies · take a history · patient history
Part of: At the doctor's, Illnesses and symptoms
Forms
- plural
- histories