call number

NOUN

number assigned to a book

Synonyms

WEAK

call mark pressmark shelf mark

Example Sentences

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DeRosa appears to respond by texting him a conference call number “to discuss rownan convo.”

From Washington Post • Nov. 29, 2021

The C-17 craft, call number Reach 871 and based in Dover, Delaware, was among the several that carried hundreds of pre-cleared Afghans out of the country, Defense One reported on Monday.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2021

I live near a college library, and often I’ll look up one title and then just roam the stacks, letting one call number lead me to the next.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2021

A caller dials the conference call number, usually shared through word of mouth or on Facebook groups.

From The Verge • Nov. 22, 2019

“We need to find a book with the call number 027.4,” added Sierra.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein