roll call
Definition
Noun: 1. The act of reading aloud a list of names to determine who is present: A formal procedure, typically in a meeting, class, or military formation, where a list of individuals' names is called out, and each person is expected to respond to indicate their attendance.
Usage
- The primary use is to formally record attendance.
- It is often conducted at the beginning of an event or session.
- The person conducting the roll call is usually a leader, teacher, or appointed official.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- To take roll call: The common verb phrase for conducting the procedure.
- The sergeant takes roll call every morning at 0600 hours.
- Roll call vote: A specific type of vote in parliamentary procedure where each member's vote is recorded by name as their name is called.
- The bill passed after a lengthy roll call vote in the legislature.
Variants and Related Words
- Roll (noun, in this context): The list of names itself. (e.g., )
- Attendance (noun): The state of being present, which roll call is used to verify.
Synonyms
- Attendance check
- Calling the roll
- Muster (especially in military contexts)
Related Phrases
- Answer the roll: To respond when one's name is called during roll call.
- Please answer the roll clearly with "here" or "present".
- Roll is called: A formal phrase indicating the procedure is beginning.
- When the roll is called, please remain quiet.
Noun
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calling out an official list of names
