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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A notable event which marks the beginning of such a period.
  • A particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable or noteworthy.
  • astronomy A precise instant of time that is used as a reference point.
  • computing|uncountable A precise instant of time that is used as a reference point (e.g. January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 UTC).

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