Meaning & use

annals

noun·Advanced

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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