history

history definition - computer

A user's input and keystrokes entered within the current session. A history feature keeps track of user commands and/or retrieved items so that they can be quickly reused or reviewed. Web browsers maintain a list of downloaded pages in the current session so that you can quickly review everything that you have retrieved. See DOS Doskey.



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