Meaning & use
annals
A historical record of events, typically arranged in order of the year they occurred.
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The scientist's discovery earned her a permanent place in the annals of medicine.
The annals of the small town describe every mayor since its founding.
A note on using this word
Annals is almost always used in the plural, even when referring to a single continuous record.
Words with a similar meaning
chroniclesrecordsarchives
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