Meaning Of The Word Epoch

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What's The Definition Of Epoch?

epoch
An epoch is a very long period of time in the earth's development, marked by particular physical or biological characteristics.
countable noun: If you refer to a long period of time as an epoch, you mean that important events or great changes took place during it.

epoch in American English
the beginning of a new and important period in the history of anything
noun: a particular period of time marked by distinctive features, events, etc.

epoch in British English
noun: a point in time beginning a new or distinctive period

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