Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A turning movement around an axis, or a regular change of positions or people.
Natural examples
Die Rotation der Erde bestimmt den Wechsel von Tag und Nacht.
Earth’s rotation determines the alternation of day and night.
Im Krankenhaus gilt eine Rotation durch mehrere Abteilungen.
At the hospital, staff rotate through several departments.
Die Rotation der Reifen verlängert ihre Lebensdauer.
Rotating the tires extends their service life.
Usage note
Rotation is feminine: die Rotation; plural Rotationen. The exact sense depends on field and context.
Mini-lesson: Rotation
A turning movement around an axis, or a regular change of positions or people. Rotation is feminine: die Rotation; plural Rotationen. The exact sense depends on field and context.
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