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| ro·ta·tion [ rō táysh'n ] (plural ro·ta·tions) |
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1. turning motion: a turning motion like that of a wheel around an axis or a fixed point, or the act or process of turning in such a way
  the rotation of the Earth
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2. single revolution: a single turn of something around an axis or a fixed point
one full rotation of the wheel
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3. regular variation: a regular or planned recurrent sequence of events or changes of position
The families use the vacation home in strict rotation.
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4. agriculture
Same as crop rotation
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5. mathematics mathematical transformation: a mathematical transformation in which axes are rotated by a fixed angle while the origin remains unchanged
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6. cue games way of playing pool: a way of playing pool in which the balls are shot in ascending numerical order
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| [15th century. Directly or via French< Latin rotation-< rotat- (see rotate)] |
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| ro·ta·tion·al adjective |
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