Timestamp

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈtaɪmËŒstæmp/

Alternative forms

• time-stamp

Origin

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

Full definition of timestamp

Noun

1. (computing) The date and time at which an event occurred, often included in a log to track the sequence of events.

Derived terms

Related terms

• update

Verb

1. (transitive, computing) To record the date and time of (an event, etc).

Derived terms

• timestamped