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Epoch
01
a period of time in history or someone's life, during which significant events happen
Examples
The Renaissance was an epoch of great cultural and artistic achievements in Europe.
02
a subdivision of a geologic period, characterized by distinctive and globally recognizable rock layers, fossils, and significant changes in Earth's climate and biota
Examples
Each epoch in Earth's history is defined by unique climate and life forms.
03
a fixed point in time used as a reference for recording astronomical data, such as the coordinates of celestial bodies
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Examples
The positions of stars are given relative to a standard epoch.
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