Timestamp
/ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/
Definitions
- (n.) A recorded date and time indicating when a particular event occurred.
The email was sent with a timestamp showing 3:15 PM on April 10.
- (v.) To mark a document or digital record with the date and time of an event.
The contract was timestamped upon receipt to verify its submission time.
Forms
- timestamped
- timestamping
See also
Commentary
Use 'timestamp' to clearly denote the exact time of an event, often critical in legal and digital records for establishing sequence or authenticity.
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