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callback

/ˈkɔlˌbæk/ /ˈkɑlˌbæk/

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noun

The return of a situation to a previous position or state.

Examples :

"The company stock experienced a significant callback to its original price after the CEO's announcement. "

situation event outcome

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A return telephone or radio call; especially one made automatically to authenticate a logon to a computer network.

Examples :

""For added security, the system requires a callback to your registered phone number after you enter your password." "

technology computing communication internet signal system device technical

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noun

A product recall because of a defect or safety concern.

Examples :

"Due to a faulty brake system, the car manufacturer issued a nationwide callback. "

business industry technical vehicle machine

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noun

A function pointer passed as an argument to another function.

Examples :

"The sorting function accepts a callback to determine how to compare two items. "

computing technical technology function

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A follow-up audition (casting)

Examples :

"Maria was so excited to get a callback for the play; it meant the director wanted to see her act again. "

entertainment job stage

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A joke which references an earlier joke in the same routine

Examples :

""The comedian's routine had a great callback when he mentioned the awkward haircut he joked about at the beginning, and the audience roared with laughter a second time." "

entertainment language communication