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
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First Known Use of roll call
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ROLL CALL Defined for English Language Learners
roll call
noun
Definition of roll call for English Language Learners
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: the act of saying each of the names on a list to find out who is present
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: a list of people or things
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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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