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Epoch

/ˈiː.pɒk/noun
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A distinct period in history or a sequence of events marked by significant changes, innovations, or cultural shifts, often serving as a benchmark for measuring progress. In scientific fields like geology, it represents a subdivision of time longer than a period but shorter than an era, while in modern tech contexts, it's a fixed starting point for time calculations, highlighting humanity's quest to quantify the passage of time.

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