Meeting recall
Meeting recall is the ability to retrieve what was said in a meeting — whether live during the call or afterward — without re-reading the entire transcript.
Last updated May 24, 2026
Meeting recall is the ability to retrieve what was said in a meeting — either live during the call or afterward — without re-reading the entire transcript.
In-meeting vs after-meeting recall
There are two kinds of recall, and they solve different problems:
- In-meeting recall answers “what was just said?” while the call is still happening — the kind you need when you’re put on the spot. A live rolling summary makes this instant.
- After-meeting recall answers “what did we decide?” once the call is over. A static recap or searchable transcript covers this.
Why it matters
Most tools only deliver after-meeting recall, which is why they can’t help when you’ve zoned out and your name is called. True in-meeting recall requires the conversation to be condensed as it happens, so the answer is one glance away. That’s what lets you catch up after stepping away and maintain meeting situational awareness throughout the call.