Meaning of 'epoch'

Find the meaning of the word ‘epoch’

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Meaning of ‘epoch’

3 definitions found.

epoch

noun

a unit of geological time that is a subdivision of a period and is itself divided into ages

noun

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

Synonyms: era

noun

(astronomy) an arbitrarily fixed date that is the point in time relative to which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is recorded

Synonyms: date of reference

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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