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Definition rotation in British English

rotation noun

noun
/rəʊˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
1

movement in a circle around a fixed central point

Example

an increase in the speed of rotation

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1.1

a single movement in a circle around a central point

Example

a speed of 5,200 rotations per minute

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2

the process of replacing one thing with another from the same group in a fixed order

Example

We use a system of job rotation to keep staff stimulated.

Example

The position of chairperson will be held by each committee member in rotation.

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Definition rotation in British English