Word
timestamp
Phoneticstime·stamp
Countable noun
Definition
n. a record that shows the exact date and time when something happened. You see it on messages, files, and videos to know when they were made.
n. a recorded date and time indicating when an event occurred or data was created or modified. It is often attached automatically to digital files, messages, or transactions to establish sequence and authenticity.
Examples
“Each photo shows a timestamp at the bottom.”
“The chat app displays a timestamp under every message so you know exactly when it arrived.”
“Investigators relied on server timestamps to reconstruct the sequence of logins that preceded the security breach.”
Examples
simple
“Each photo shows a timestamp at the bottom.”
contextual
“The chat app displays a timestamp under every message so you know exactly when it arrived.”
complex
“Investigators relied on server timestamps to reconstruct the sequence of logins that preceded the security breach.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “timestamp” in context.
Verb
01. add timestamp
“This app will automatically add a timestamp to your photos.”
verb + noun
02. check timestamp
“Check the timestamp to see when the message arrived.”
verb + noun
03. display timestamp
“The screen displays a timestamp below each comment.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. accurate timestamp
“Always check for an accurate timestamp before sharing news online.”
adj + noun
05. digital timestamp
“Every photo has a digital timestamp showing when it was taken.”
adj + noun
06. latest timestamp
“Look at the latest timestamp to see the most recent update.”
adj + noun
07. original timestamp
“The original timestamp proves the video was posted yesterday.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. email timestamp
“The email timestamp tells you exactly when it was sent.”
noun + noun
09. file timestamp
“You can find the file timestamp in the properties menu.”
noun + noun
10. add a timestamp to
“You can add a timestamp to mark the best moment in the video.”
11. check the timestamp on
“Check the timestamp on the post to see if the news is still current.”
12. show the original timestamp
“The details panel shows the original timestamp of the file.”
Real-World Examples
“The date of an article’s most recent update can be found in the timestamp at the top of the page.” “The CCTV footage, whose timestamp reads 10:59:53, went viral.” “It will compare apps and games in depth, list the most repeated replies across the store, check the grader against human raters, and publish its method with a timestamp before collecting any data.” “All the archived Ice press releases soaring to the top of Google search results were marked with the same timestamp and read: “Updated: 01/24/2025”.” Etymology
From time + stamp (noun); the verb sense derives from the noun.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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