In chronology and periodization, an epoch or reference epoch is an instant in time chosen as the origin of a particular calendar era. The "epoch" serves as a reference point from which time is measured.
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| Subject | Epoch |
| Category | Reference point from which time is measured |
| Reading time | 1 min · Intermediate |
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