roger

interjection

rog·er ˈrä-jər

—used especially in radio and signaling to indicate that a message has been received and understood

roger transitive verb

Etymology

from Roger, former communications code word for the letter r

First Known Use

circa 1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of roger was circa 1941

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Style

“Roger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roger. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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roger

interjection

rog·er ˈräj-ər

—used especially in radio and signaling to say that a message has been received and understood

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