Rotation: meaning, definitions and examples

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rotation

 

[ rəʊˈteɪʃn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

The action of rotating around an axis or center point.

Synonyms

spin, turn, twist

Examples of usage

  • The gymnast performed a perfect rotation in the air.
  • The basketball player executed a quick rotation to avoid the defender.
Context #2 | Noun

in science

The circular movement of an object around an axis.

Synonyms

circulation, orbit, revolution

Examples of usage

  • The Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night.
  • The fan's rotation creates airflow in the room.
Context #3 | Noun

in job roles

The system of moving employees through a range of jobs in a company.

Synonyms

career advancement, job shifting, position rotation

Examples of usage

  • The company promotes career growth through job rotation.
  • Job rotation helps employees gain diverse skills and experiences.

Translations

Translations of the word "rotation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rotação

🇮🇳 घुमाव

🇩🇪 Drehung

🇮🇩 rotasi

🇺🇦 обертання

🇵🇱 obrót

🇯🇵 回転 (かいてん)

🇫🇷 rotation

🇪🇸 rotación

🇹🇷 dönüş

🇰🇷 회전 (hoejeon)

🇸🇦 دوران

🇨🇿 rotace

🇸🇰 rotácia

🇨🇳 旋转 (xuánzhuǎn)

🇸🇮 rotacija

🇮🇸 snúningur

🇰🇿 айналу

🇬🇪 ბრუნვა

🇦🇿 dönmə

🇲🇽 rotación

Etymology

The word 'rotation' originated from the Latin word 'rotatio', which means a turning around. It has been used in various fields such as sports, science, and business to describe the act of turning or moving around an axis or center point. The concept of rotation is fundamental in physics and mathematics, explaining the circular or spinning motion of objects. Job rotation, in particular, has been employed by companies to enhance employee skills and career development.

See also: rotating, rotatingly, rotational.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,668, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.