roll call
The term "roll call" primarily involves the reading of names to determine attendance, commonly used in schools, the military, and legislative bodies.
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Definition
B1General
(common)The process of reading out names to check who is present.
Example
- The teacher took roll call at the beginning of class.
B2Legislative
(formal, politics)A procedure where members' names are called to verify their presence or to record their votes.
Example
- The roll call confirmed a quorum was present for the vote.
B2Military
(formal, technical)A procedure where soldiers are called by name to verify their presence.
Example
- The sergeant conducted roll call to ensure all troops were accounted for.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "roll call":
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