English · Culture & Society
recall
/rɪˈkɔːl/
[/rɪˈkɔːl/]
to remember information
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Definition
To recall is to bring something back to mind that you have learned. Exams test how well students can recall facts.
Example
Can you recall the date of the battle?
Can you recall the date of the battle?
Etymology
From 're-' (again) and 'call', to call back.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for remembering learned facts in tests.