roll call

noun

Synonyms of roll callnext
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
: list entry 1

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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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With a roster of actors which reads like a roll call for the Oscars, Marvel had to go to great lengths to prevent production costs from ballooning. — Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 Only a handful of UCLA students showed up for the roll call, Thanksgiving week draining the arena of its usual pregame pep. — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024 Houlahan was one of 10 Democrats who crossed party lines and voted to censure Green, according to roll call vote records. — Lauren Penington, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025 The resolution making the change states the council often considers multiple items on its agenda that are not controversial or otherwise objectionable, often leading to multiple unanimous roll call votes. — Samuel Clanton, arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roll call

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of roll call was in 1763

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roll call

noun
: the action of calling off a list of names (as for checking attendance)
also : a time for a roll call

Legal Definition

roll call

noun
: 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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