callout

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noun

call·​out ˈkȯl-ˌau̇t 

1

: the act or an instance of calling out

2

: an often bordered inset in a printed article or illustration that usually includes a key excerpt or detail

call out

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verb

called out; calling out; calls out

transitive verb

1

: to summon into action

call out troops

2

: to challenge to a duel

3

: to order on strike

call out the workers

4

: to publicly criticize or fault (someone)

The FDA will have to start forcing companies to be transparent and call them out on it when they're not.

—Massimo Calabresi et al.

Examples of callout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This month, though, twelve of those It items deserve more than just their usual callout. —Laura Jackson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024

Known for encouraging audience participation through callouts and props, performances are generally interactive and sure to inspire creative costumes. —Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Sep. 2024

Verb

Reviewers call out its ease of use, handy Alexa voice controls, impressive streaming quality, and free live TV access. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024

To remain open, it was forced to try and raise £250,000 by mid-November, and called out for support from the wider music community. —Sophie Williams, Billboard, 28 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1