timestamp
Americannoun
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a digital or printed record of the time that something happened.
The timestamp showed that the blog post had been made at 8:01 a.m.
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a device for stamping the date and time of day that letters, packages, etc., are received or mailed.
verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of timestamp
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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That timestamp plus a few quick internet references are the only proof that this isn’t a period piece.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025
When we examined them, we found that the timestamp information was consistent with what we were told.
From BBC • May 16, 2024
Based on the timestamp of his post, Davidai appeared to be on campus at the same time as me, and he came and left without any noticeable confrontation.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2024
It also includes a timestamp, latitude, longitude, altitude, course over ground and the number of communicating satellites.
From Science Daily • Feb. 29, 2024
According to the timestamp, she sent the message at 7:06 a.m.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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