history

• Substantiv, das die Untersuchung vergangener Ereignisse bezeichnet, besonders im menschlichen Handeln, oder die Gesamtheit vergangener Ereignisse.

A noun referring to the study of past events, particularly in human affairs, or the aggregate of past events.

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1. A2formal

   The study of past events, particularly in human affairs; the record of past events.

   Geschichte

   • History class covers events from ancient times.
   • She is studying the history of World War II.
   • History helps us learn from past mistakes.

   Synonymeaccountannalsbackgroundchroniclenarrativepastrecordstory

2. Past recordB1formal

   The series of events that happened before the present time, especially in a particular area.

   Geschichte

   • The company has a long history of innovation.
   • He has a history of heart problems.
   • The building's history dates back to the 18th century.

   Synonymeannalsbackgroundchroniclepastrecordstory

3. Past events in personal contextB2informal

   Someone's past experiences or background.

   Vergangenheit

   • What's the history behind your decision to move?
   • She doesn't know my history with that company.
   • Let's not repeat the history of our previous failures.

   Synonymebackgroundbiographylife storypastrecordtrack record