mandatorymethod

noun
UK /ˈmændətəri ˈmɛθəd/
US /ˈmændətɔːri ˈmɛθəd/

A mandatory method is a way of doing something that you must use.

The teacher said the mandatory method for the science project was to write down every step.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A fixed way of doing something that everyone has to follow.

Wearing safety goggles is a mandatory method in the lab.

3. A set of steps you are not allowed to skip.

The mandatory method for the test meant no shortcuts were allowed.

4. A required plan for completing a task.

Our coach gave us a mandatory method for warming up before the game.