timestamp

/ˈtɪmstæmp/; /ˈtaɪmstæmp/

Definitions

1. noun

A date and time when an event occurred or was recorded, often used in computer science and digital data storage.

“The server logs contain a timestamp for each login attempt.”

2. verb

To assign a date and time to a file, document, or other digital data.

“The software automatically timestamps each uploaded file with the current date and time.”

3. noun

A specific moment or instant in time, often used in photography and video recording.

“The timestamp on the photo indicates when it was taken.”

4. noun

A short message or note, often including a timestamp, sent to a person or group.

“The timestamp on the text message shows when it was sent.”

Synonyms

  • date
  • log
  • record
  • time
  • timestamp

Antonyms

  • undefined
  • unknown