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# CFAbsoluteTime

Type used to represent a specific point in time relative to the absolute reference date of 1 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT.

```
typealias CFAbsoluteTime = CFTimeInterval
```

## Discussion

Absolute time is measured by the number of seconds between the reference date and the specified date. Negative values indicate dates/times before the reference date. Positive values indicate dates/times after the reference date.

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