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rotation

Pronunciation: [roʊˈteɪʃən]

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Learn how to use rotation in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce rotation

Pronunciation: [roʊˈteɪʃən]

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