A sequence of characters or encoded information identifying when a certain event occurred, usually giving date and time of day, sometimes accurate to a small fraction of a second.
The file's timestamp indicated it was last modified on October 5th, 2023 at 3:45 PM.
A digital record of the time at which a particular event took place, often used in computing and data management.
The server logs include a timestamp for each user login to track activity.
timestampverb
To mark or record the time at which an event occurs, typically by adding a time and date to a document or digital file.
The software automatically timestamps each transaction for accurate record-keeping.
timestampadjective
Relating to or designating data that records the exact time at which an event occurs.
For auditing purposes, every table has a timestamp column.
time-stampnoun
a mark, label, or record showing the exact date and time when something was produced, sent, or happened
The email header includes a time-stamp.
an imprint or device used to print the date and time on documents or other items
The clerk used a time-stamp to mark the form.
time-stampverb
to mark or record with the exact date and time
The system time-stamps each upload.
to print or attach a date-and-time mark to a document, file, or item
Please time-stamp the invoices when they arrive.
time-stampadjective
used before a noun to indicate that something is marked with or related to a time stamp