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   muster

   /ˈmʌstə/

   verb

   • 1. assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle: "17,000 men had been mustered on Haldon Hill" Similar assemblebring togethercall togethermarshalmobilizerallyround upraisesummongathergather togethermasscollectconvenecall upcall to armsrecruitconscriptdraftformal:convokearchaic:levyOpposite disperse
   • ▪ (of troops) gather for inspection or in preparation for battle: "the cavalrymen mustered beside the other regiments"
   • ▪ (of a group of people) gather together: "reporters mustered outside her house" Similar congregateassemblegather togethercome togethermeetcollect togetherconvenemasscluster togetherflock togetherrallyrare:foregather
   • ▪ round up (livestock): Australian, New Zealand "my father needed help with mustering sheep"
   • 2. collect or assemble (a number or amount): "the city council was unable to muster enough votes to pass the measure"
   • ▪ summon up (a feeling, attitude, or response): "he replied with as much dignity as he could muster" Similar summon upsummonscrew upgather togethercall uprally

   noun

   • 1. a formal gathering of troops, especially for inspection, display, or exercise: "he attended the musters, which were called to train all able-bodied men"
   • ▪ short for muster roll
   • ▪ a rounding up of livestock: Australian, New Zealand "a cattle muster"
   • ▪ the number of people attending a meeting. informal Australian
   • 2. a group of peacocks: rare "the sound was like the cry of a muster of peacocks"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French moustrer (verb), moustre (noun), from Latin monstrare ‘to show’.

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   What does muster mean?

   • an assembling of troops or persons for formal inspection or other purposes. an assemblage or collection. the act of mustering. Also called muster roll. (formerly) a list of the persons enrolled in a military or naval unit. He will be mustered out of the army in only two more months. to enlist into service in the armed forces.

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   What does it mean to muster out?

   • To muster out means to discharge from service in the armed forces. For example: 'He will be mustered out of the army in only two more months'.

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   What is a muster roll?

   • A muster roll. 3. A gathering or collection: a muster of business leaders at a luncheon. 4. A flock of peacocks. To enlist or be enlisted in military service: She mustered in at the age of 18. To discharge or be discharged from military service: He was mustered out when the war ended. To be judged as acceptable.

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   What is a muster list?

   • The muster list shall also specify how the order to abandon ship will be given. * The muster list shall specify which officers are assigned to ensure that life-saving and fire appliances are maintained in good condition and are ready for immediate use. * The muster list shall specify substitutes for key persons who may become disabled.

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   MUSTER definition: 1. to produce or encourage something such as an emotion or support: 2. (especially of soldiers) to…. Learn more.

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   Muster is a verb that means to assemble or gather troops, persons, or livestock for a specific purpose. It can also be a noun that refers to such an assembly or a list of enrolled soldiers.

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   verb. call to duty, military service, jury duty, etc. see more see less. type of: call, send for. order, request, or command to come. noun. a gathering of military personnel for duty. “he was thrown in the brig for missing muster ”.

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   Muster means to call together, gather, or summon something or someone, especially troops or livestock. It can also mean to bring into existence or readiness, or to be judged as acceptable. See synonyms, idioms, and usage examples.

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