1. plural of compulsory; things that are required or mandatory
Usage: Usually used in contexts where certain items, subjects, or activities must be completed or taken
2. in figure skating and gymnastics, required movements or routines that all competitors must perform
Usage: sports-specific

Examples

• Math and English are compulsories in most high schools.
• The student completed all the compulsories before choosing elective courses.
• In the competition, skaters must first perform the compulsories before moving to the free skate.
• The compulsories for graduation include two years of science.
• Athletes trained extensively on the compulsories to perfect their technique.
• The school made physical education one of the compulsories for all students.