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The study of past events, particularly in human affairs.
She is a professor of history at the university.
A record of events that have happened in the past.
The history of the company dates back to the 19th century.
When discussing the past, consider using 'history' to refer to the events themselves, and 'historical' to describe something related to the study of history.
When using 'history' as a subject, ensure the verb agrees with it as a singular noun.
From Greek ἱστορία (historia), meaning 'inquiry' or 'knowledge obtained by investigation'.
The word 'history' can refer to both the study of past events and the events themselves.