Timestamp

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪmˈstæmp/

Timestamp (noun)

  1. A record showing the exact date and time when something happened.
  2. Information added to a digital file to show when it was created or changed.

Examples

  • The email had a timestamp showing it was sent at 3 PM.
  • Check the timestamp to see when the message was delivered.

Common collocations: accurate timestamp, add a timestamp, verify the timestamp, file timestamp, update the timestamp