Associations to the word «Callback»

Wiktionary

CALLBACK, noun. The return of a situation to a previous position or state.
CALLBACK, noun. A return telephone or radio call; especially one made automatically to authenticate a logon to a computer network.
CALLBACK, noun. A product recall because of a defect or safety concern.
CALLBACK, noun. (computing) (programming) A function pointer passed to another function that the latter can call for notification purposes.
CALLBACK, noun. (theater) a follow-up audition (casting)
CALLBACK, noun. (comedy) a joke which references an earlier joke in the same routine

Dictionary definition

CALLBACK, noun. A request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair).

Wise words

Four things come not back. The spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life, ad the neglected opportunity.
Arabian Proverb