Pronunciation: /səˈlɛktɪv ˈsɜrvɪs/
noun an agency of the United States government that maintains information on men who are available for military service in case of a national emergency
A1 Selective service is a system used by some countries to require citizens to serve in the military.
A2 In the United States, the Selective Service System is responsible for maintaining information on potential military draftees.
B1 Registering for selective service is mandatory for most young men in the United States.
B2 During times of war, the selective service may be activated to draft individuals into the military.
C1 The selective service process can be complex and confusing for those who are unfamiliar with it.
C2 Many countries have some form of selective service to ensure they have enough manpower for their armed forces.
formal The selective service system requires all male U.S. citizens to register when they turn 18.
informal Hey, did you remember to sign up for selective service when you turned 18?
slang I totally forgot about that selective service thing, oops!
figurative Signing up for selective service is like a rite of passage for young men in the United States.
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