Definition of Epoch
Epoch
ep·och
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a distinctive time in history, typically marked by unique characteristics and/or notable events, often leading to development;
e.g. The American Revolution marked a new epoch that would start off waves of revolutions across the globe.
(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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