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epoch

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A quick definition of epoch:

Term: EPOCH

Definition: An epoch is a special time period that has important events or features that make it stand out. It is also a starting point for counting important dates.

Example: The Industrial Revolution was an epoch in history because it brought about many changes in the way people lived and worked.

Related Word: Epochal (adjective) - describes something that is very important and has a big impact on history or society.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Epoch (ep-uhk) refers to a specific period of time that is marked by important events or distinctive features. It can also refer to a starting point for counting memorable dates or a new computation.

Examples:

  • The Industrial Revolution is considered an epoch in human history due to its significant impact on society and the economy.
  • The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in communication and information sharing.
  • The year 2000 is often used as an epoch for computer systems, as it marked the start of a new millennium and required updates to date calculations.

These examples illustrate how an epoch can refer to a period of time that is marked by significant changes or events. The Industrial Revolution and the invention of the internet both had a profound impact on society and are considered important milestones in history. The use of the year 2000 as an epoch for computer systems shows how an epoch can also be a starting point for counting dates or a new computation.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:16
I told my family I won’t get any decisions until 2025 so they wouldn’t bombard me hahah
no i think there should be a Law School combine with all new drills except there is still the 40 yard dash
and a sub 4.5 gets you into any t14
LSAT can be one of the drills
letsseehowitgoesnow
11:17
so washu only called one person
So all the D1 athletes will get into a T-14. What else is new?
@TheAdoptedOne: that is called "Dean Poker Night" lol
@ClockworkBlue: I feel like most people could train for the 40 for the same amount of time as they do the LSAT and get close to sub 5 which would be equivalent to a 167+
this is like the schizophrenic posts JJK tik tok be putting out
powerscaling Law School deans up next
11:19
Election Day election day
Write in Dean Z vote
11:20
Saw a guy that wrote in Biden and he said no retirement for you buddy
1a2b3c4d26z
11:20
@ClockworkBlue: god I hope that's true
if the country was run the same as Mich Law it would be a better place
Imagine if election night was run by an adcom? Like, "yep, we could get the results Friday, or June 2025."
imagine if it was like Berkley applications
1a2b3c4d26z
11:22
Election status: Complete
1a2b3c4d26z
11:22
For months
triplethread
11:23
erection day
soapy
11:23
Shoutout to Robinhood's election bet not resolving until January
triplethread
11:23
is anyone else like certain that trump will win
ambitiouslizard
11:23
he aint winning
triplethread
11:23
i like being a pessimist
ambitiouslizard
11:24
he lost his re-election, why would he win this one?
1a2b3c4d26z
11:25
I have no idea why people have so much beef w berkeley's app
I've been reading a bit about "herding," which is this idea that pollsters are making the race look tied so they look right no matter who wins.
1a2b3c4d26z
11:26
Like... it's a more involved app but you don't have to do it? They're clearly trying to have some self-selection go on
I 100% agree with the self selection, I also am not even close to touching the medians there. However I think the huge PS plus the video and especially the very specific criteria for the why Berkeley essay is pretty crazy
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