How to Pronounce "callback"

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A callback is a return phone call made after a previous contact, especially when a call was missed. In computing, it also means a function passed as a parameter that is executed after another function completes.

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Just leave your number and the system will set up a callback as soon as someone is available.

Many JavaScript libraries rely on the use of a callback to process data after a task completes.

If you don't want to wait on hold, request a callback and they'll ring you back.

I missed your call, so I scheduled a callback for tomorrow.