# rostering

Pronunciation: US say "RAWS-ter-ing" /ˈɹɔ.stəɹ.ɪŋ/; say "ROS-tuh-ring" UK /ˈɹɒs.təɹ.ɪŋ/, AUS /ˈɹɔs.təɹ.ɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The process of drawing up a roster, assigning people to duties, shifts, or turns of service.
   - Simple: The work of putting people into a schedule of duties or shifts.
   - _Careful rostering ensures that no employee works two conflicting shifts in one day._
   - _The hospital's rostering system distributes night duties fairly among the nurses._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of roster. — present participle and gerund of roster
   - Simple: Present participle of roster. Use this form for the action as it is happening, or as an -ing word.
   - _The duty manager is rostering staff to cover the overnight shifts._
   - _Rostering the volunteers fairly meant juggling everyone's availability._

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