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roll call

noun

Definition of roll call

1 : the act or an instance of calling off a list of names (as for checking attendance); also : a time for a roll call
2 : ⁸list

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Examples of roll call in a Sentence

Two students missed roll call.
the roll call of the fallen was read aloud at the memorial service

First Known Use of roll call

1763

ROLL CALL Defined for English Language Learners

roll call

noun

Definition of roll call for English Language Learners

: the act of saying each of the names on a list to find out who is present
: a list of people or things

Law Dictionary

roll call

noun

Legal Definition of roll call

: the act or an instance of calling off a list of names (as for checking attendance); specifically : an act or instance of calling the roll of a legislative body to determine if there is a quorum or to vote on a matter

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