rotation

noun
UK: /rəʊˈteɪʃən/
US: /roʊˈteɪʃən/

  1. The act of turning around a central point.

    1. The Earth's rotation causes day and night.
    2. Crop rotation helps to improve the soil quality for future harvests.

  2. A series of activities or jobs that are done regularly in a set order.

    1. The nurses work in rotation, so everyone gets breaks.
    2. There is a rotation of duties to ensure everyone is cross-trained.

  3. A complete turn, or the measurement of an angle in degrees.

    1. The wheel completed a full rotation.
    2. We adjusted the telescope for a slight rotation to get a clearer view.

Synonyms

cycle turn sequence revolution spin
rotation verb

  1. To turn or cause something to turn around an axis or a center.

    1. The fan blades rotate quickly.
    2. The company will rotate staff between departments for training.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rotation" in English means: The act of turning around a central point., A series of activities or jobs that are done regularly in a set order., A complete turn, or the measurement of an angle in degrees..

The phonetic transcription of "rotation" is /rəʊˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /roʊˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rotation": cycle, turn, sequence, revolution, spin.

Example usage of "rotation": "The Earth's rotation causes day and night.". More examples on the page.