mandatory
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mandatory with Korean translation
mandatory usage examples
🇬🇧UK
Participation in the end-of-year project is mandatory for all A-level students.
Computer science is mandatory in several secondary schools this year.
🇺🇸US
Science is a compulsory subject for ninth graders at our school.
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mandatory belongs to the topic "Subjects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
mandatory synonyms
What's the difference between mandatory / necessary / essential / binding / statutory / prescribed
needed for a purpose or outcome; emphasizes necessity rather than authority
Good planning is necessary for a successful event.
absolutely necessary or extremely important; stresses central importance
Water is essential for life.
having legal or contractual force; enforces obligation on parties
The arbitration decision is binding on both parties.
required or authorized by statute (law); specifically legal/legislative
Employers must comply with statutory minimum wage rules.
specified or laid down by authority or instruction; often technical, medical, or procedural
Take the prescribed dose twice a day.
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How to pronounce mandatory and what this word means
mandatory means mandatory. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce mandatory
/ˈmændətəri/
mandatory translation
mandatory
mandatory examples
Participation in the end-of-year project is mandatory for all A-level students.
mandatory transcription
/ˈmændətəri/, /kəmˈpʌlsəri/
Questions about this word
mandatory meaning: what does it mean?
required
mandatory pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
mandatory is pronounced as /ˈmændətəri/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
mandatory definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Participation in the end-of-year project is mandatory for all A-level students. Translation: Участие в итоговом проекте в конце года является обязательным для всех учащихся A-level.
Is mandatory part of Subjects vocabulary?
Yes, mandatory (compulsory) can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is mandatory part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, mandatory (compulsory) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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