rota

ro·ta | \ ˈrō-tə

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Definition of rota

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 capitalized [Medieval Latin, from Latin] : a tribunal of the papal curia exercising jurisdiction especially in matrimonial cases appealed from diocesan courts

2 chiefly British

a : a fixed order of rotation (as of persons or duties)

b : a roll or list of persons : roster

Rota

biographical name

Ro·ta | \ ˈrō-(ˌ)tä

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Definition of Rota (Entry 2 of 3)

Nino 1911–1979 Italian composer

Rota

geographical name

Ro·ta | \ ˈrō-tə

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Definition of Rota (Entry 3 of 3)

1 island in the western Pacific Ocean at the southern end of the Mariana Islands area 35 square miles (91 square kilometers)

2 town and port on the Atlantic Ocean in southwestern Spain population 29,136

Examples of rota in a Sentence

Noun a rota of housekeeping duties

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Applying a weekly cleaning rota, along with assigning breakfast duties, all five could bunk up a la university halls and bond every night. — SI.com, "5 Bonding Activities to Make Arsenal's Quintet of Captains a Closer Knit Group," 29 Sep. 2019 In other workplaces some seats will be tacitly reserved for those with seniority; who would dare sit in the seat of the person who decides your work rota? — The Economist, "Hot desk, cold comfort," 26 Sep. 2019 This week was an audition of sorts for Lady Portrush to enter the coveted Open rota. — Daniel Rapaport, SI.com, "2019 British Open Parting Thoughts: Lowry’s Victory, Koepka Makes History and More," 21 July 2019

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