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roster

roster

162 2.4
A list of names of people available for a job or team
  • noun
  • /ˈrɑːstər/
translation icon : lista
  • The coach announced the final roster of players for the tournament.
  • staff roster
  • class roster
  • student roster

Everyone, the whole MMA community, like the fighters on his roster saying we don't get paid enough.

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Examples

  • Well, you know, every agent has a roster of clients that they represent.

  • My roster of patients is full.

  • You get two or three kids on the roster and parents, as you know, talk.

  • We're back on the flight roster tomorrow.

  • Wanted to add you to the roster.

  • Is he on the roster?

  • Well, can you put me on the roster?

  • After checking the room assignment roster, you discover the room is occupied by your students.

    Academic text (1991)
  • We also had a sparkling roster of experts, including Gary here.

  • With the arrival of Meacham, the personnel roster is complete.

Synonyms

roll
vsroster
  • Formal
122 3.2

An official list of names kept for record

is a general list for jobs or duties rather than a formal register
lineup
vsroster
  • US
79 3.3

A list of players in batting order for a game

is a general list for jobs or duties rather than an in-game order

How Influential

the great and the good
  • Literature
1 7.5
clout list
  • Jargon
7.6
directory
50 3.0
roster
162 2.4
mailing list
52 2.7

Surface Forms

roster singular
rosters plural

Etymology

Roster comes from the Dutch word rooster, which meant a 'grid' or 'list' — like a sheet with names in rows. So a roster is simply a sheet or grid that shows who is on duty, which is why the word today means a list of people for a team or job.