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roster

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹɑstɝ// UK //ɹˈɒstɐ// ros·ter

n. a list of people's names that shows when they are working or what their duties are. You check this to see who is on your team or when your next shift starts.

n. a list or register of people, typically showing their names, duties, or scheduled times for work. Often used in professional, sports, or military contexts to manage personnel allocation.


SIMPLE

The manager posted the new work roster on the office wall.

CONTEXTUAL

The coach announced the final roster for the upcoming tournament, including three new players from the junior league.

COMPLEX

Maintaining a balanced nursing roster requires careful coordination to ensure that every shift has the appropriate mix of senior staff and trainees without exceeding overtime budgets.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Dutch rooster (“gridiron, table, list”), from Middle Dutch roosten (“to roast”). More at roast.

Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'on' or 'off' (e.g., 'to be on the roster').

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