Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

time-stamp

Noun

/ˈtaɪm.stæmp/

Definition

A time-stamp is a digital record that indicates the time and date at which a particular event occurred or was recorded.

Examples

The system automatically generates a time-stamp when a file is downloaded.
Each message in the chat application has a time-stamp to show when it was sent.
To verify the integrity of the document, you can check the time-stamp on the metadata.

Meaning

In computing and digital communication, a time-stamp provides a way to track the time of a specific event, such as when a file was created, modified, or accessed.