Globalneutral
- A narrative or account of real or imagined events, presented in speech or writing.
- A report of events arranged in a structured sequence for the purpose of entertainment, information, or explanation.
Globalneutraljournalistic
- A news item or report published or broadcast to inform an audience about recent events.
Globalinformalcolloquial
- An account presented as true but intended to deceive; a fabrication or lie.
- A version of events given to justify or excuse an action (often contrasted with what actually happened).
USCanadaGlobal (in American English usage)neutraltechnical
- A level or floor of a building (British English commonly spells this sense as 'storey').
Globalliteraryneutral
- An account of a person's past or background; a chronicle or history related to identity or experience.