1. (noun) rotation, rotary motion
the act of rotating as if on an axis
Synonyms: revolution, rotation, rotary motion, gyration
2. (noun) rotation
(mathematics) a transformation in which the coordinate axes are rotated by a fixed angle about the origin
Synonyms: revolution, rotary motion, gyration
3. (noun) rotation, revolution, gyration
a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
Synonyms: revolution, rotation, rotary motion, whirling, gyration
4. (noun) rotation
a planned recurrent sequence (of crops or personnel etc.)
Synonyms: revolution, rotary motion, gyration
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