Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
timestamp
noun
/ˈtæmˌstæmp/
Definition
A timestamp is a sequence of characters that represent the date and time at which an event occurred.
Examples
- The digital photo automatically includes a timestamp indicating when it was taken.
- All the entries in the log file have a timestamp for tracking purposes.
- He checked the timestamp on the document to verify its submission date.
Meaning
It serves as a record of when an action took place, often used in data logging, digital files, and transactions.
Synonyms
- time marker
- date and time
- time log
