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The Temporal dimension within Jason Barnard's Indexing Annotation Proof Dimensions framework. During indexing, bots annotate temporal proof signals: Primacy (detecting "first," "coined by," "originated" language), Anchoring (extracting explicit dates), and Continuity (identifying duration markers like "since 2015," "for 27 years"). Each annotation carries a confidence score based on explicitness and verifiability.

Jason Barnard explains Temporal annotation as HOW bots detect time-based proof. The bot scans for: Primacy signals ("first to," "coined," "pioneered"). Anchoring markers (dates, years, periods). Continuity indicators ("since," "for X years," "consistently"). A chunk stating "Jason Barnard coined AEO in 2017 and has written about it consistently since" gets tagged with Primacy [0.95], Anchoring [0.98], Continuity [0.90].

Temporal annotation happens during indexing - before any query. The bot tags time-based proof signals so downstream algorithms can assess provenance and commitment. Explicit temporal markers get higher confidence than implied ones. "Coined in 2017" beats "has been doing this for years."