rota

Definition

A schedule that allocates some task, responsibility or (rarely) privilege between a set of people according to a (possibly periodic) calendar.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin rota (“wheel”). Doublet of rotor and ruote.

Example Sentences

• "[The manager] instituted a rota for having the players attend supporters’ club meetings throughout the season, telling them it was part of the job of being a footballer."

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