1. A period of time characterized by particular events, conditions, or qualities
The Renaissance was an important epoch in European history.
O Renascimento foi uma época importante na história europeia.
2. A particular time or season, especially in relation to an activity or event
The holiday season is the busiest epoch for retail stores.
A época de festas é a mais movimentada para as lojas de varejo.
3. In astronomy, a fixed moment in time used as a reference point for measurements
The epoch J2000.0 is a standard reference epoch in astronomy.
A época J2000.0 é uma época de referência padrão na astronomia.