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recall

noun
  1. The action or fact of calling someone or something back.

  2. Memory; the ability to remember.

  3. (information retrieval) the fraction of (all) relevant material that is returned by a search

verb
  1. To withdraw, retract (one's words etc.); to revoke (an order).

  2. To call back, bring back or summon (someone) to a specific place, station etc.

    "He was recalled to service after his retirement."

  3. To bring back (someone) to or from a particular mental or physical state, activity etc.

Synonymswithcall

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