roster

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Noun roster has 1 sense

roll, roster - a list of names; "his name was struck off the rolls"
--₁ is a kind of list, listing
--₁ has particulars:
batting order, card, lineup; death-roll; muster roll; church roll; rota; waiting list

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Roster

Noun

1. A list or register of names, usually of individuals associated with an organization or team.

Example sentence: The coach handed out the roster for the upcoming basketball season.

2. A list or schedule indicating the order in which people will take turns or carry out certain activities.

Example sentence: The teacher posted the roster of presentation dates for the class.

Verb

1. To make a list or register of names in a roster.

Example sentence: The HR manager will roster all employees for the shift next week.

Adjective

1. Popular; well-known or widely favored by the public.

Example sentence: The movie star is a roster figure loved by fans all around the world.

2. Local; specific to a particular place or region.

Example sentence: The café serves a roster cuisine of dishes representing the local flavors.