momentspecific

Moment-specific is an adjective used to describe data, content, or events that are linked to a precise moment in time or to a specific point within a sequence. The term emphasizes temporal specificity, distinguishing such items from those tied to broader or approximate time intervals.

Origin and usage: The construction is formed from moment and specific and appears in technical, media, and software discussions. It is not universally standardized, and different communities may apply slightly different nuances to the phrase.

In media and information science, moment-specific tagging enables precise retrieval or presentation of material associated with an exact timestamp or event. In computing, moment-specific triggers or callbacks are designed to execute at an exact time, frame, or condition, ensuring deterministic behavior in time-sensitive workflows.

Examples: A video player may offer moment-specific chapters that jump to exactly 1 hour, 23 minutes, and 45 seconds. A data catalog may store moment-specific records with a timestamp as the key. A narrative analysis might discuss a character’s moment-specific decisions at a pivotal scene.

See also: timestamp, temporal tagging, time-specific, event-driven architecture.