Definition

A list of names of people, often used to show who is part of a group or organization, like a team or a class.

Example

The teacher checked the roster to see who was present in class today.

Conversation

Did you see the new team roster for the upcoming season?

Yeah, I looked it over, and it looks promising!

I was surprised to see some new names on the roster.

Same here! I can't wait to see how they play together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To assign someone to a specific duty or task according to a schedule.

Example

The manager will roster the employees for the weekend shifts.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, did you hear about the new schedule they’re going to roster us on?

Yeah, I heard it might change our shifts around a bit.

I hope they roster me for the morning shifts instead of the evenings.

Root Explanation

Roster → The word 'roster' originates from the Dutch word 'rooster', meaning a grid or a list. It refers to a list of names or a schedule of duties.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'grid' or 'list' from Dutch, which helps you remember that a roster is a list of names or duties.

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