Selective Service

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Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of selective service

draft
conscription
military service

Antonyms of selective service

optional service
voluntary service

Collocations of selective service

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Frequency: 80 %

All males in the United States are required to register for selective service at age 18.

selective service
Frequency: 70 %

In times of war, the selective service may be used to implement a military draft.

selective service
Frequency: 65 %

The selective service registration process is mandatory for all eligible individuals.

selective service
Frequency: 60 %

Registering for selective service is an obligation for young men in the United States.

selective service
Frequency: 50 %

Some individuals choose to join the military through selective service enlistment.

Idiomatic Expressions for selective service

  • Phrase: eligible for selective service
    Meaning: meeting the criteria to be required to register with the Selective Service System
    Usage: All male U.S. citizens and male immigrants living in the U.S. who are 18-25 years old are eligible for selective service.