Callback
noun
An invitation to return for a second audition or interview.
I did well at the auditions and I got a callback.
Often appears as...
- get a callback
- give a callback
noun
In computing, a piece of code that is added to another program and is meant to be run at a certain time.
This function takes a callback as its first argument.
Often appears as...
- callback function
- provide a callback
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Technical
noun
A process in which a system or procedure makes contact with a previously contacted party, usually as a response to an enquiry or transaction.
After submitting my complaint, I received a callback from the company's customer service.
Often appears as...
- receive a callback
- request a callback
noun
A procedure for recalling a product from the markets due to a safety concern or defect.
The auto company issued a callback for its sedans due to a potential safety issue.
Often appears as...
- issue a callback
- product callback
noun
An invitation to return for a second audition or interview.
I did well at the auditions and I got a callback.
Often appears as...
- get a callback
- give a callback
noun
In computing, a piece of code that is added to another program and is meant to be run at a certain time.
This function takes a callback as its first argument.
Often appears as...
- callback function
- provide a callback
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A process in which a system or procedure makes contact with a previously contacted party, usually as a response to an enquiry or transaction.
After submitting my complaint, I received a callback from the company's customer service.
Often appears as...
- receive a callback
- request a callback
noun
A procedure for recalling a product from the markets due to a safety concern or defect.
The auto company issued a callback for its sedans due to a potential safety issue.
Often appears as...
- issue a callback
- product callback
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Entertainment Industry
The term 'callback' is often linked to auditions in theater, TV, or film.
She was nervous but excited for her callback for the lead role.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Outcome
'Callback' usually implies that a performance was successful enough to warrant further consideration.
His excellent monologue secured him a callback.
Pro Tip 3/3Job Interviews
In job applications, a 'callback' suggests you've progressed to the next stage of selection.
I got a callback for a second interview next week.
Pro Tip 1/3Entertainment Industry
The term 'callback' is often linked to auditions in theater, TV, or film.
She was nervous but excited for her callback for the lead role.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Outcome
'Callback' usually implies that a performance was successful enough to warrant further consideration.
His excellent monologue secured him a callback.
Pro Tip 3/3Job Interviews
In job applications, a 'callback' suggests you've progressed to the next stage of selection.
I got a callback for a second interview next week.
Pro Tip 1/3Entertainment Industry
The term 'callback' is often linked to auditions in theater, TV, or film.
She was nervous but excited for her callback for the lead role.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Outcome
'Callback' usually implies that a performance was successful enough to warrant further consideration.
His excellent monologue secured him a callback.
Pro Tip 3/3Job Interviews
In job applications, a 'callback' suggests you've progressed to the next stage of selection.
I got a callback for a second interview next week.
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if they think you're black. We know that professors are less likely to help female or minority students. And we know that resumes with white-sounding names get more callbacks than resumes with black-sounding names. Why is that?
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Why I keep speaking up,...
if they think you're black. We know that professors are less likely to help female or minority students. And we know that resumes with white-sounding names get more callbacks than resumes with black-sounding names. Why is that?
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Quote examples
Allison Tolman
American Actress
The best thing I ever learned when I first started acting is that you audition, and then you forget about it when you walk out the door. Even when you have a callback, you can't bank on things until you actually book that job, or your heart will just be broken over and over again.
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Lilla Crawford
American Actress
When I found out that they were doing a revival of 'Annie,' I decided to audition just for fun and see how it turned out. So I auditioned, and I got a callback after callback after callback. And I just wanted to be a part of the show; I didn't care what role.
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Ralph Macchio
American Actor
What's most exciting about the 'Cobra Kai' series is that it pays homage to the legacy; it has the nostalgia sprinkled throughout, the callbacks to all the stuff the fans would want to see. It has a completely fresh, relevant angle into the next generation.
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Vincent Rodriguez III
Filipino Actor
I don't believe in rituals that produce luck. I believe that a good preparation can raise my chances for a callback. With that, I know what I need to do, so I go in there and do my best.
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Frankie Grande
American Dancer
I have to say, Franz in 'Rock of Ages,' I had three final callbacks for that role before I booked it - it was something that I'd dreamed of. I wanted to play that role. I love that show.
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Vignesh Shivan
Indian Director
In a theatrical experience, creating a moment is somewhat easy; you can have a callback to a previous film, and if 10 people laugh, the others in the hall usually join in.
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Sophie Kennedy Clark
Scottish Actress
Auditioning for 'Philomena' was such a traumatic experience because I had three callbacks, and I was absolutely positive that I was just an option.
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Tanya Fischer
American Actress
You get callbacks, and they either give it to what they call a 'name' performer, or they decide to go in an entirely different direction.
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Cameron Britton
American Actor
Never been a successful audition, not even so much as a callback, when it comes to putting me in a role of being rough.
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Leigh Bardugo
Israeli Author
My great heartbreak was completely botching my callback for Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar' in college.
Quote examples
Allison Tolman
American Actress
The best thing I ever learned when I first started acting is that you audition, and then you forget about it when you walk out the door. Even when you have a callback, you can't bank on things until you actually book that job, or your heart will just be broken over and over again.
Quote examples
Lilla Crawford
American Actress
When I found out that they were doing a revival of 'Annie,' I decided to audition just for fun and see how it turned out. So I auditioned, and I got a callback after callback after callback. And I just wanted to be a part of the show; I didn't care what role.
Quote examples
Ralph Macchio
American Actor
What's most exciting about the 'Cobra Kai' series is that it pays homage to the legacy; it has the nostalgia sprinkled throughout, the callbacks to all the stuff the fans would want to see. It has a completely fresh, relevant angle into the next generation.
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Vincent Rodriguez III
Filipino Actor
I don't believe in rituals that produce luck. I believe that a good preparation can raise my chances for a callback. With that, I know what I need to do, so I go in there and do my best.
Quote examples
Frankie Grande
American Dancer
I have to say, Franz in 'Rock of Ages,' I had three final callbacks for that role before I booked it - it was something that I'd dreamed of. I wanted to play that role. I love that show.
Quote examples
Vignesh Shivan
Indian Director
In a theatrical experience, creating a moment is somewhat easy; you can have a callback to a previous film, and if 10 people laugh, the others in the hall usually join in.
Quote examples
Sophie Kennedy Clark
Scottish Actress
Auditioning for 'Philomena' was such a traumatic experience because I had three callbacks, and I was absolutely positive that I was just an option.
Quote examples
Tanya Fischer
American Actress
You get callbacks, and they either give it to what they call a 'name' performer, or they decide to go in an entirely different direction.
Quote examples
Cameron Britton
American Actor
Never been a successful audition, not even so much as a callback, when it comes to putting me in a role of being rough.
Quote examples
Leigh Bardugo
Israeli Author
My great heartbreak was completely botching my callback for Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar' in college.
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