Definitions

1. noun

an annual register or collection of information, especially one that is official or historical

“The university’s annal recorded the achievements of all its graduates for the past decade.”

2. noun

a written record of the events of a year, especially one covering a particular region or institution

“The medieval annals of the town chronicled its struggles and triumphs during that time.”

3. noun

the annual events or occurrences of a particular institution or region

“The annals of the university were marked by a series of significant discoveries and breakthroughs.”