timestamp

noun, verb — 3 senses

timestamp

noun

/ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/

Etymology From time + stamp (noun); the verb sense derives from the noun.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Especially A variable containing the date and time at which an event occurred, often included in a log to track the sequence of events.

2

Internet The time at which something in a video occurs.

Derived terms
Lamport timestamp, timestamp-based concurrency control, time-stamping, timestamp reply, timestomp
Related terms
datestamp, timecard, time clock, timesheet, update

timestamp

verb

Etymology From time + stamp (noun); the verb sense derives from the noun.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Especially To record the date and time of (an event, etc).

Derived terms
timestamped
Related terms
datestamp

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