Wording help please?
Hi,
The difference between "compulsory" and "mandatory" is that the latter is more formal and higher-register. Both mean the same anyway.
It is [ compulsory / mandatory ] to test all donated blood for the virus.
English is a [ compulsory / mandatory ] subject in most countries.
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John Aki The difference between "compulsory" and "mandatory" is that the latter is more formal and higher-register. Both mean the same anyway. They are pretty close.
- John Aki The difference between "compulsory" and "mandatory" is that the latter is more formal and higher-register.
- Both mean the same anyway.
- They are pretty close.
- I think "mandatory" is stronger, more like being ordered to do it, and "compulsory" is weaker, more like being required to do it under the rules.
- But each word has attached itself to other words somewhat.
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John AkiThe difference between "compulsory" and "mandatory" is that the latter is more formal and higher-register. Both mean the same anyway.
They are pretty close. I think "mandatory" is stronger, more like being ordered to do it, and "compulsory" is weaker, more like being required to do it under the rules. But each word has attached itself to other words
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