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mandatory

mandatory

Meaning of mandatory

required

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British English/ˈmændətəri/
American English/kəmˈpʌlsəri/
Russian transcription[əbʲɪˈzatʲelʲnɨj]
compulsory
mandatory - обязательный
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mandatory with Russian translation

mandatory usage examples

🇬🇧UK

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Участие в итоговом проекте в конце года является обязательным для всех учащихся A-level.

Participation in the end-of-year project is mandatory for all A-level students.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В нескольких средних школах в этом году информатика является обязательным предметом.

Computer science is mandatory in several secondary schools this year.

🇺🇸US

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В нашей школе естествознание является обязательным предметом для девятиклассников.

Science is a compulsory subject for ninth graders at our school.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

На уроках химии ношение лабораторного халата является обязательным.

Wearing a lab coat is compulsory during chemistry lessons.

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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.

mandatoryобязательный
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

mandatory synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between mandatory / necessary / essential / binding / statutory / prescribed

🇬🇧English
mandatory

required by law, rule, or policy; often used in formal/administrative contexts

B2Very Often

Wearing a seatbelt is mandatory.

Пристёгиваться ремнём безопасности обязательно.

🇬🇧English

needed for a purpose or outcome; emphasizes necessity rather than authority

B2Very Often

Good planning is necessary for a successful event.

Хорошее планирование необходимо для успешного мероприятия.

🇬🇧English

absolutely necessary or extremely important; stresses central importance

B2Very Often

Water is essential for life.

Вода необходима для жизни.

B
🇬🇧English
binding

having legal or contractual force; enforces obligation on parties

B2Often

The arbitration decision is binding on both parties.

Решение арбитража имеет обязательную силу для обеих сторон.

S
🇬🇧English
statutory

required or authorized by statute (law); specifically legal/legislative

B2Often

Employers must comply with statutory minimum wage rules.

Работодатели обязаны соблюдать установленный законом минимальный размер оплаты труда.

P
🇬🇧English
prescribed

specified or laid down by authority or instruction; often technical, medical, or procedural

B2Rarely

Take the prescribed dose twice a day.

Принимайте предписанную дозу дважды в день.

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mandatory translation: обязательный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce mandatory

/ˈmændətəri/

mandatory translation

обязательный

mandatory examples

Participation in the end-of-year project is mandatory for all A-level students.

mandatory transcription

/ˈmændətəri/, /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

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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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