noun
stardate
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noun
1
A fictional unit of date and time used in Star Trek instead of ordinary calendar dates.
"The captain's log began, "Stardate 4523.3: we have entered orbit.""
"Fans still argue over how the show's stardate numbering system is supposed to work."
How to Use Stardate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA made-up "futuristic" date format used in Star Trek instead of years and months.
Word Forms
stardates plural
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The captain's log began, "_____ 4523.3: we have entered orbit."
Etymology
A blend of "star" and "date," invented for the Star Trek franchise to give a futuristic feel to in-universe timestamps.