callback

call·back

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Definitions of callback word

countable noun callback A callback is an occasion when you are asked to return for a second interview for a job, or a second audition for a part in a show. 3
noun callback an invitation to someone who has attended an interview, audition, etc to attend a subsequent round in a selection process 3
noun callback an additional audition as for a theatrical role 3
noun callback a return telephone call 3
noun callback an act of calling back. 1
noun callback a summoning of workers back to work after a layoff. 1

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; noun use of verb phrase call back

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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