history

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun

n. all the things that happened in the past.

n. the aggregate of past events or the period of time before the present.

日本語:歴史※

“This old building has a long and interesting history.”

“Throughout history, human civilisations have consistently settled near reliable water sources to ensure agricultural stability.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Medicine Technical

n. a record of the illnesses or medical conditions you or your family have had.

n. a chronological record of a patient's past and current medical conditions, treatments, and family health patterns.

“The doctor asked if there was a history of heart disease in my family.”

“Before prescribing the new medication, the specialist carefully reviewed the patient's clinical history to check for potential drug interactions.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing

n. a list of the websites you have visited on your computer or phone.

n. a digital log of previously visited web pages or user actions within an application.

“I forgot the name of the shop, so I checked my browser history to find the link.”

“Privacy advocates recommend regularly clearing your search history to prevent third-party trackers from building a detailed profile of your interests.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Informal

n. something or someone that is no longer important or no longer exists.

n. a person or thing that is no longer relevant, influential, or in existence.

“If he fails this exam, his career at this company is history.”

“Once the new technology was released, the older models became history almost overnight as consumers flocked to the more efficient version.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a period of time where two people or groups have known each other.

n. a shared background of interaction or experience between two or more parties.

“The two countries have a complicated history of both war and trade.”

“Despite their current rivalry, the two CEOs have a long history of collaboration dating back to their early days at the same startup.”