A roster is a list of person or groups used for organizational purposes. It is a noun. It was used back in 1720 and has been derived from the Dutch word rooster.
Pronunciation: ros-ter
Meanings of Roster
1. A list, especially of names.
2. Such a list giving the order in which a duty is to be performed
Master’s Tip to Learn Roster
The word ‘Roster’ sounds like ‘register’, which is usually used for maintaining lists and other things. Therefore it can be used to relate to the actual meaning of roster.
Sentence examples for Roster:
1. The doors of the bus were closed after verifying the passengers from the roster.
2. The administration decided to put up different rosters for different duties.