callout
callout Lexical Profile
callout Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An instance of publicly criticizing, confronting, or holding someone accountable for their actions or statements.
"The journalist's article served as a direct callout of the company's misleading environmental claims."
A short string of text, label, or boxed quote connected by a line or arrow to a specific feature in an illustration, diagram, or page layout.
"The technical manual uses numbered callouts to identify each component of the engine."
An instance of summoning a worker, technician, or emergency service to a specific location to handle a repair or urgent situation.
"The plumber charges a standard fee for an emergency callout on weekends."
Word Nuance & Usage
The closed noun 'callout' (or hyphenated 'call-out') should be distinguished from the two-word phrasal verb 'call out' (e.g., 'She issued a public callout' vs. 'She decided to call out the error').