Definition of Epoch
Epoch
e·poch
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A period of time characterized by a distinctive feature or event.
e.g. The Renaissance was a significant epoch in European cultural history.
(noun)
a period of time in a person's life, often including some memorable date or event;
e.g. These incidents marked the end of an epoch in my life.
(noun)
in astronomy, a particular fixed time or date that is selected at random and used as a reference point when describing the movements of stars and planets;
e.g. This day was selected as the epoch when examining the movements of the newly-discovered planet.
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