Stardate

//ˈstɑɹdeɪt// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A date according to the fictional system of time measurement developed for Star Trek.

    "Captain's log, stardate 3087.6. While investigating an uncharted planet, the Enterprise and at least this entire quadrant of space, has been subjected to violent, unexplained stress and force."

Example

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"Captain's log, stardate 3087.6. While investigating an uncharted planet, the Enterprise and at least this entire quadrant of space, has been subjected to violent, unexplained stress and force."

Etymology

From star + date.

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