roger
/ˈɹɑd͡ʒɚ/
UK: /ˈɹɒd͡ʒə/
roger
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Definition
Received (used in radio communications to acknowledge that a message has been received and understood)
Etymology
From Roger, used circa 1940 in UK and US military communication to represent "R" when spelling out a word. "R" is the first letter in received, used to acknowledge understanding a message. "Roger" for "received" was in spoken usage in air traffic radio parlance by 1950.
Example Sentences
- "Pilot: CESSNA TWO THREE FOUR—ROGER—OUT."
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