recall
|re/call|
🇺🇸
/rɪˈkɔl/
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/rɪˈkɔːl/
bring back to mind
Etymology
'recall' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'recalle,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'calle' meant 'to call.'
'recalle' transformed into the modern English word 'recall.'
Initially, it meant 'to call back,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'remember' and 'summon back.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of remembering or recollecting.
His recall of the event was impressive.
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Noun 2
a request for the return of a product due to a defect or safety concern.
The car manufacturer issued a recall for the faulty brakes.
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Verb 1
to bring back to mind; remember.
She tried to recall the details of the conversation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39