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Definition of callee
callee
/kɔːˈliː/
cal · lee
Plural:callees
callee Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
In computing, a function, subroutine, or procedure that is invoked by another function or routine during program execution.
Example
"Before jumping to the subroutine, the processor saves the return address so the callee knows where to resume execution."
2
In telecommunications, the person or party who receives a telephone call.
Example
"The telecommunications protocol routes the incoming signal from the caller's network directly to the callee."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Callee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/callee