recall

²re·call

noun \ri-ˈkȯl, ˈrē-ˌ\

Definition of RECALL

1

: a call to return <a recall of workers after a layoff>

2

: the right or procedure by which an official may be removed by vote of the people

3

: remembrance of what has been learned or experienced

4

: the act of revoking

5

: a public call by a manufacturer for the return of a product that may be defective or contaminated

Examples of RECALL

1. They issued a recall of workers after the layoff.
2. The factory has issued a recall of all cars with the defective brakes.
3. She did mental exercises meant to improve her recall.

First Known Use of RECALL

1611

Related to RECALL

Synonyms: anamnesis, memory, recollection, remembrance, reminiscence

Antonyms: continuation

Related Words: flashback; memento, memorial, reminder, souvenir, token; association

Near Antonyms: beginning, commencement, initiation; engagement, undertaking

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