Meaning

(poker, bridge) To call a bet after another player has already called.

Definitions by Sense

1. (poker, bridge) To call a bet after another player has already called
2. (medicine) To diagnose a condition that does not, in fact, exist.
3. (poker, bridge) A call which occurs after another player has already called
4. (contract law) An additional contribution required of investors beyond the initial investment, should unforeseen expenses arise.
5. An extra amount called up beyond the minimum required.
6. An additional creative product that a producer can require at the producer's option during the contract period.
7. (medicine) A positive diagnosis when there is, in fact, nothing wrong.

Example Sentences

Jill bet, Tommy called, and Julie overcalled.

Knowledge of the ultrasound findings is important, and appreciating the fetal ultrasound may often undercall or (more often) overcall anomalies.

It's also possible to overcall PSC when motion artifact on the long respiratory-triggered acquisitions leads to the appearance of pseudo-strictures.

Because these lesions often spontaneously regress, care must be taken to not overcall these lesions on FNA.

Respondent further asserts that the only reason the overcall provision was included in the partnership agreement was to circumvent the provisions of section 465.

For the purposes of the Contract, "Production Costs" shall mean the estimated costs of producing the Principal Company (including any contingency reserves), as described in the documents used in connection with the financing of such Company, including costs that may be paid, if permitted by the terms of such documents, by an overcall demand on investors, but not including any weekly expenses.

On May 23, Levin drew up a suggested deal with CBS, whereby they would put up $300,000 plus an overcall of 20 percent ($60,000); CBS would get the rights to televise the show, while the stage version would get television and radio publicity, with the possibility of television coverage of the opening night.

An overcall should be arranged with Corps Area Headquarters so that a sufficient number of men will be physically examined to produce the net specified on the order referred to above.

Word Forms

• overcalls
• overcalling
• overcalled

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