A rostera list showing who is assigned, included, or expected to participate is a list of names, usually of people who belongto be a member or part of a group to a group, are scheduledplanned for a particular time to work, or are expected to take part in something.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈrɑstər/
Easy pronunciation: ROS-ter (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Noun meaning a list of names.
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Roster Meaning
a list of people’s names
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a list of names
Example: The coach posted the team roster before practice.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- roll — A general list of names; can fit this sense, though it is a bit formal or old-fashioned in some contexts.
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Roster Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- roll
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Common Mistakes
- Using roster to mean any random list of items, not just a list of names or people assigned to something.
- Treating roster as a verb in this data set; the supplied evidence only supports the noun sense.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does roster mean?
Roster means a list of names, often for people on a team, at work, or in a group.
What is a synonym for roster?
A close synonym is roll, though it is more formal or less common in everyday speech.
Is roster the same as list?
Not exactly. A roster is a specific kind of list, usually of people or assignments, while list is much broader.
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