callout

or call-out

[ kawl-out ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

an act or instance of calling out, or speaking in a loud voice.
an order to report for emergency or special work, especially at an unusual time or place.
a letter, number, or other device for identifying or calling attention to a particular part of an illustration or text.
a challenge to a duel.

verb phrase

to speak in a loud voice; shout.
to summon into service or action:
Call out the militia!
to bring out; elicit:
The emergency called out her hidden abilities.
to direct attention to with a callout:
to call out each feature in a technical drawing.
to criticize adversely; express disapproval of; censure:
Even his fans have called him out on his treatment of women.
to challenge to a duel.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of callout¹

First recorded in 1885–90; callout defs 1, 2, 3, 4 represent noun uses of verb phrase call out

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Example Sentences

Identities of the rest of Jackson’s dream team aren’t entirely clear, though some callouts and additional sleuthing can give us educated guesses.

From FiveThirtyEight

That may seem strange … although if it is, then so is spending $2,500 to get a Cameo callout from Caitlyn Jenner.

From Ozy

Public callouts raise awareness among diners and food media.

From Eater

If you have lead generation campaigns and prefer to drive traffic to a landing page with a form, use site links and callouts to highlight the additional services or training you have available for your customers.

From Search Engine Watch

BJ Bolender, who is featured in one of our stories, connected with Amy by responding to the callout.

From ProPublica

Let us callout Lysistrata Since she alone can settle the Peace-terms.

From Project Gutenberg

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