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In chronology and periodization, an epoch or reference epoch is an instant in time chosen as the origin of a particular calendar era. The "epoch" serves as a reference point from which time is measured.
The meaning of EPOCH is an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development. How to use epoch in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Epoch.
A Unix time number is easily converted back into a UTC time by taking the quotient and modulus of the Unix time number, modulo 86 400. The quotient is the number of days since the epoch, and the modulus is the number of seconds since midnight UTC on that day.
In computing, an epoch is a fixed date and time used as a reference from which a computer measures system time. Most computer systems determine time as a number representing the seconds removed from a particular arbitrary date and time.
EPOCH definition: 1. a long period of time, especially one in which there are new developments and great change: 2…. Learn more.
EPOCH meaning: 1. a long period of time, especially one in which there are new developments and great change: 2…. Learn more.
Synonyms: time, era, date, age. the beginning of a distinctive period in the history of anything: The splitting of the atom marked an epoch in scientific discovery. a point of time distinguished by a particular event or state of affairs; a memorable date: His coming of age was an epoch in his life.
Britannica Dictionary definition of EPOCH. [count] : a period of time that is very important in history. The Civil War era was an epoch in 19th-century U.S. history. The development of the steam engine marked an important epoch in the history of industry. — compare era.
Definition of epoch noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Toggle navigation
noun [ C ] uk / ˈiːpɒk / us / ˈepək / plural epochs. Add to word list. Add to word list. a long period of time in history. (Definition of epoch from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
