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command vs call

call vs command

command and call both are nouns.

command and call both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
command Yes No Yes No
call Yes No Yes No
As nouns, call is a hyponym of command; that is, call is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than command:
  • command: (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
  • call: an instruction that interrupts the program being executed
Other hyponyms of command include command line, link, macro, macro instruction, system error, toggle.
command (noun) call (noun)
the power or authority to command (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee
availability for use a visit in an official or professional capacity
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity a brief social visit
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
(computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program a method of contacting a person by phone
a military unit or region under the control of a single officer a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
a position of highest authority the characteristic sound produced by a bird
a request
a demand
a demand for a show of hands in a card game
an instruction that interrupts the program being executed
a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement
command (verb) call (verb)
make someone do something rouse somebody from sleep with a call
be in command of challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
demand as one's due consider or regard as being
exercise authoritative control or power over utter in a loud voice or announce
look down on ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
assign a specified (usually proper) name to
utter a characteristic note or cry
send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
order, request, or command to come
indicate a decision in regard to
challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
utter a sudden loud cry
make a prediction about; tell in advance
lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
present for redemption before maturation
read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
order or request or give a command for
give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
demand payment of (a loan)
pay a brief visit
call a meeting; invite or command to meet
make a stop in a harbour
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
Difference between command and call

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