Associations to the word «Epoch»

Wiktionary

EPOCH, noun. A particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable or noteworthy.
EPOCH, noun. A notable event which marks the beginning of such a period.
EPOCH, noun. (astronomy) A precise instant of time that is used as a reference point.
EPOCH, noun. (computing) (uncountable) A precise instant of time that is used as a reference point (e.g. January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC).
EPOCH, verb. (sciences) (transitive) To divide (data) into segments by time period.

Dictionary definition

EPOCH, noun. A period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event.
EPOCH, noun. (astronomy) an arbitrarily fixed date that is the point in time relative to which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is recorded.
EPOCH, noun. A unit of geological time that is a subdivision of a period and is itself divided into ages.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy