callout

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noun

call·​out ˈkȯl-ˌau̇t 

1

: the act or an instance of calling out

2

: an often bordered inset in a printed article or illustration that usually includes a key excerpt or detail

call out

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verb

called out; calling out; calls out

transitive verb

1

: to summon into action

call out troops

2

: to challenge to a duel

3

: to order on strike

call out the workers

4

: to publicly criticize or fault (someone)

The FDA will have to start forcing companies to be transparent and call them out on it when they're not.

—Massimo Calabresi et al.

Examples of callout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

And Crypto Price Earthquake Regardless, researcher Kristofer Rolf Söderström from Lund University, Sweden explained in an email exchange why his team’s study to callout sham science was necessary. —Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024

The callouts further diminish the already small pool of officers who staff the county’s two juvenile halls. —Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024

Verb

While Vance didn't mention the Grammy winner, viewers online called out one of his own style choices— a pink tie. —Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024

Megyn Kelly is calling out CBS moderators for cutting JD Vance‘s mic during Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate. —Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1