Synonyms

enlistment

American

[en-list-muhnt] / ɛnˈlɪst mənt /

noun

the period of time for which one is committed to military service.
an act of enlisting.

Other Word Forms

preenlistment noun

Etymology

Origin of enlistment

First recorded in 1740–50; enlist + -ment

Example Sentences

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Buss trusted his instincts and went for it, the enlistment of Riley fashioning a culture that remained strong until the death of Buss in 2013.

From Los Angeles Times

Some ran towards the borders; others, to the enlistment offices.

From BBC

Ebienfa cautioned Nigerians against accepting such offers, emphasising that they not only endanger lives but may also violate Nigerian and international laws concerning mercenary activities and foreign enlistment.

From BBC

South Korea’s military service requirement has long shaped the careers of its male entertainers, and BTS’s enlistment sparked widespread discussion about whether the group might receive an exemption.

From Salon

It also lowers enlistment quotas and facilitates exemptions for ultra-Orthodox men who study in religious seminaries known as yeshivas.

From Barron's

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