Meaning of the word epoch in English
What does epoch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
epoch
US /ˈiː.pɑːk/
UK /ˈiː.pɒk/
Noun
1.
a period in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics
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The invention of the printing press marked a new epoch in human history.
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His retirement marked the end of an epoch for the company.
2.
a division of time that is a subdivision of a geological period and is itself subdivided into ages
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The Holocene is the current geological epoch.
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Scientists study fossils from different geological epochs to understand Earth's history.
3.
a point in time from which dates are calculated
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The Christian calendar uses the birth of Christ as its epoch.
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In computing, an epoch is a date and time from which a computer measures system time.