transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈer-ə, ˈe-rə, ˈir-ə ]
noun
Etymology: Late Latin aera, from Latin, counters, plural of aer-, aes copper, money — more at ore
Date: 1615
1.
a. : a fixed point in time from which a series of years is reckoned
b. : a memorable or important date or event ; especially : one that begins a new period in the history of a person or thing
2. : a system of chronological notation computed from a given date as basis
3.
a. : a period identified by some prominent figure or characteristic feature
the era of the horse and buggy
b. : a stage in development (as of a person or thing)
c. : a large division of geologic time usually shorter than an eon
Paleozoic era
Synonyms: see period