Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

roster

noun
/ˈrɒstər/
Definition
A list or register of names, usually of people or items.
Examples
  • The basketball team published its roster before the start of the season.
  • Teachers often refer to the class roster to take attendance.
  • Each employee’s name was listed on the company’s roster.
Meaning
A roster is commonly used to keep track of members in a group, such as students in a class or players in a team. It serves as an organized way to manage or allocate roles and responsibilities.
Synonyms
  • list
  • register
  • schedule
  • directory