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The correct spelling is history.
How to pronounce history
/ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/
nounIPA: /ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/
Say it like: His-tor-ee
The correct spelling is history. The aggregate of past events. For example: "History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes."
Usage Examples
“History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes.”
“He teaches history at the university. History will not look kindly on these tyrants. He dreams of an invention that will make history.”
“What is your medical history? The family's history includes events best forgotten.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The aggregate of past events.
- 2.The branch of knowledge that studies the past; the assessment of notable events.
- 3.A set of events involving an entity.
- 4.A record or narrative description of past events.
- 5.A list of past and continuing medical conditions of an individual or family.
verb
- 1.To narrate or record.
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