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Muster Roll

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: An official list of the members or personnel of a military unit, ship, or organization, especially in the past.

Examples:

• The sergeant called out the names one by one from the muster roll.
• We found his name in the ship's muster roll from 1865.

Sense 2: A list of employees or workers in a company or organization.

Examples:

• The HR department keeps a digital muster roll of all the employees.
• The muster roll needs to be updated with new hires and terminations.

Sense 3: A roll call or gathering of individuals for a specific purpose, typically related to military or emergency situations.

Examples:

• The soldiers assembled on the parade ground for the morning muster roll.
• All personnel need to be present for the muster roll in case of an emergency.

Sense 4: A historical document used for genealogical research, containing information about an individual's military service and personal details.

Examples:

• The muster roll revealed his great-grandfather's rank and regiment during the Civil War.
• Genealogists often consult muster rolls to trace family history.

Related Products:

• Military History Books
• Employee Roster