roll call

noun

Synonyms of roll call next

: the act or an instance of calling off a list of names (as for checking attendance)

also : a time for a roll call

: list entry 1

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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When roll call on the vote was taken Vasquez hesitated and gave a short speech before voting in favor. —

Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 Oct. 2024 Ivan would show up to the base for roll call and go home for the rest of the day, waiting for his termination. —

Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024 Located at the site of Taylor’s original 1923 high school, the roll call now includes dozens of shops and restaurants in the building’s band room, classrooms, and locker rooms. —

Cynthia Drake, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2024 The party quickly coalesced around her, with 99% of Democratic delegates voting to officially nominate her in a virtual roll call prior to the Democratic National Convention in August. —

Sara Dorn, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for roll call