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noun ros·ter \ ˈräs-tər also ˈrȯs- or ˈrōs- \

Definition of roster

1 a :a roll or list of personnel
b :such a list giving the order in which a duty is to be performed
  • a duty roster
c :the persons listed on a roster
2 :an itemized list

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Examples of roster in a Sentence

  1. His name has been added to the team roster.

  2. The team has a roster of 40 players.

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Origin and Etymology of roster

Dutch rooster, literally, gridiron; from the parallel lines

roster Synonyms

Synonyms
canon, catalog (or catalogue), checklist, listing, menu, register, registry, roll, roll call, 1list, schedule, table
Related Words
agenda, bibliography, catalogue raisonné, compendium, compilation, directory, docket, enumeration, glossary, index, inventory, manifest, payroll; calendar, chronology, timetable

ROSTER Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of roster for English Language Learners

  • : a list of the people or things that belong to a particular group, team, etc.

  • : a group of people or things whose names are included on a roster

  • : a list that shows the order in which a job or duty is to be done by the members of a group

ROSTER Defined for Kids

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noun ros·ter \ ˈrä-stər \

Definition of roster for Students

:an orderly list of people belonging to some group

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