rollcall

noun

Meaning

The reading aloud of a list of names, and subsequent responses, in order to determine who is present or absent
The time of day fixed for such an event
Such an event in a legislative body in order to determine if a quorum exists

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Related words

call-up(English)callup(English)drumroll(English)phonecall(English)call-out(English)roll-out(English)rick-roll(English)wakeup call(English)

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Sources

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