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roster

[ˈrɒstə(r)]

roster Definition

a list of names of people or things, often in alphabetical order, showing which ones are to do a particular job, have a particular status, etc..

Using roster: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "roster" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The coach is preparing the roster for the upcoming game.

  • Example

    The company's roster of employees has been updated.

  • Example

    I need to check the roster to see when my shift starts.

  • Example

    The teacher handed out the class roster on the first day of school.

roster Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with roster

  • scheduled or planned to do something

    Example

    She's on the roster to work the night shift.

  • not scheduled or planned to do something

    Example

    He's off the roster for the next game due to his injury.

  • the process of reducing the number of people on a team or in a group to a desired size

    Example

    The coach made some tough roster cuts before the start of the season.

Origins of roster

from Dutch 'rooster', meaning 'gridiron'

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Summary: roster in Brief

The term 'roster' [ˈrɒstə(r)] refers to a list of names of people or things, often in alphabetical order, showing which ones are to do a particular job or have a particular status. It is commonly used in contexts like sports teams, work schedules, and class lists. Phrases like 'on the roster' and 'off the roster' denote whether someone is scheduled or not, while 'roster cut' refers to reducing the number of people in a group.

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