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

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe