enlistment

/in'listmənt/
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enlistment

A young man signs his enlistment papers at a recruitment office.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of voluntarily joining a military service: The process of signing up or enrolling for duty in the armed forces.
    • The state of being enrolled in a military service: The condition of having formally joined the military.
    • A period of time spent in active military service: The duration for which a person serves after enlisting.
Usage
  • Enlistment is used to describe the formal act of joining the military. It is often followed by prepositions like "in" or "into."
  • It can also refer to the resulting commitment or service term itself.
Examples
  • His enlistment in the army was a source of great pride for his family.
  • The recruitment office reported a surge in enlistment following the national event.
  • She completed her four-year enlistment and then pursued a college education.
Advanced Usage
  • "Term of enlistment": The specific length of time a person agrees to serve.
    • His term of enlistment is for three years.
  • "Voluntary enlistment": Joining the military by choice, as opposed to being conscripted.
    • The nation's defense relies on voluntary enlistment.
Variants and Related Words
  • Enlist (verb): To voluntarily join the armed forces; to secure the support or help of someone.
    • He decided to enlist in the Navy.
    • We need to enlist more volunteers for the project.
  • Enlisted (adjective): Pertaining to personnel who have joined the military, especially in non-officer ranks.
    • She is an enlisted soldier.
Synonyms
  • Enrollment: The act of registering or entering one's name on a list, especially for service.
  • Registration: The action of entering one's name on an official list.
  • Recruitment: The process of finding and hiring new personnel, including for the military.
Antonyms
  • Discharge: The release from military service.
  • Dismissal: The act of being sent away from service.
Related Phrases
  • "Enlistment papers": The official documents signed when joining the military.
    • He signed his enlistment papers yesterday.
  • "Enlistment bonus": A financial incentive offered for joining the military.
    • She received an enlistment bonus for choosing a critical specialty.
enlistment

A young man signs his enlistment papers at a recruitment office.

Noun
  1. the act of enlisting (as in a military service)
  2. a period of time spent in military service

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