rotation
Pronunciation: [roʊˈteɪʃən]
Word
Context: "movement"
(noun) a circular movement around a central point. Just like how the Earth spins around the sun, that's a rotation!
Example
The planet Earth makes one full rotation every 24 hours.
Example
The fan isn't rotating; it has stopped working completely.
Example
How many rotations does the Earth make in a week?
Context: "change"
(noun) an arrangement where people or things take turns doing something. If you and your friends take turns using the swings, that's a kind of rotation.
Example
In the rotation of chores, each child helps with cleaning once a week.
Example
There was no rotation of tasks this time, and everyone had to do the same thing.
Example
How do we decide the rotation for who goes first in games?
Context: "movement"
(verb) to turn around a central point. It’s like when you twist your body to look behind you.
Example
The dancer rotates gracefully on her toes during the performance.
Example
The screw won't rotate at all because it's stuck.
Example
Can you rotate the wheel to the right when you drive?
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