SELECTIVE SERVICE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase selective service. (close relations)
Definition of SELECTIVE SERVICE
Best Alternative Words for SELECTIVE SERVICE
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conscription | nounn | |||||||
noun • compulsory military service | ||||||||
draft | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another • a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle) • a preliminary sketch of a design or picture • a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg • any of the various versions in the development of a written work • the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded) • a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace • a dose of liquid medicine • compulsory military service • a large and hurried swallow • the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling verb • draw up an outline or sketch for something • engage somebody to enter the army • make a blueprint of | ||||||||
conscript | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who is drafted into military service verb • enroll into service compulsorily | ||||||||
enlistment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a period of time spent in military service • the act of enlisting (as in a military service) | ||||||||
muster | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a gathering of military personnel for duty • compulsory military service verb • gather or bring together • call to duty, military service, jury duty, etc. | ||||||||
selective service system | nounn | |||||||
noun • an independent federal agency that administers compulsory military service | ||||||||
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noun • an independent federal agency that administers compulsory military service |