Roster: meaning, definitions and examples

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roster

[ ˈrɒstər ]

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sports

A list or register of players on a sports team.

Synonyms

lineup, squad, team

Examples of usage

The coach updated the roster for the upcoming game.
The team captain checked the roster to see who was available for the match.

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education

A list of students enrolled in a particular course or school.

Synonyms

list, register, roll

Examples of usage

The professor distributed the class roster to all students.
The school administrator updated the roster with new student information.

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business

A list of employees in a company or organization.

Synonyms

personnel list, staff list, workforce roster

Examples of usage

The HR department maintains the company's employee roster.
The manager reviewed the roster to assign tasks for the week.

Translations

Translations of the word "roster" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lista

🇮🇳 सूची

🇩🇪 Liste

🇮🇩 daftar

🇺🇦 список

🇵🇱 lista

🇯🇵 名簿 (めいぼ)

🇫🇷 liste

🇪🇸 lista

🇹🇷 liste

🇰🇷 명단

🇸🇦 قائمة

🇨🇿 seznam

🇸🇰 zoznam

🇨🇳 名单 (míngdān)

🇸🇮 seznam

🇮🇸 listi

🇰🇿 тізім

🇬🇪 სიაში

🇦🇿 siyahı

🇲🇽 lista

Word origin

The word 'roster' originated in the early 18th century from the Dutch word 'rooster' meaning 'gridiron, list.' It was first used in English to refer to a list of duties or menial tasks. Over time, the meaning evolved to include lists of people for various purposes, such as sports teams, schools, and businesses.