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Time Capsule

Definition:

A time capsule is a container filled with items that represents a period of time, intended to be discovered in the future, providing insight into that particular era.

Senses:

Sense 1:

- Noun: A physical container filled with items from the present, buried or enclosed in a designated location for discovery in the future.

Example sentence: The students buried a time capsule in the schoolyard that contained photographs, letters, and newspapers from the current year.

Sense 2:

- Noun: A digital storage device, such as a hard drive or cloud storage, used to store files, documents, or media for future access.

Example sentence: I have backed up all my important files to a time capsule to ensure their preservation.

Sense 3:

- Noun: A figurative expression for a moment or period that captures the essence or significance of a particular time in history or one's life.

Example sentence: The old photograph album is a time capsule that takes us back to our childhood memories.

Sense 4:

- Verb: To create or bury a time capsule.

Example sentence: The city decided to time capsule the town's centennial celebration by burying a container filled with mementos.