First Known Use: 14th century
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1register
noun reg·is·ter \ˈre-jə-stər\
Definition of REGISTER
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: a written record containing regular entries of items or details
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a : a book or system of public records b : a roster of qualified or available individuals <a civil service register>
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: an entry in a register
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a : a set of organ pipes of like quality : stop b (1) : the range of a human voice or a musical instrument (2) : a portion of such a range similarly produced or of the same quality c : any of the varieties of a language that a speaker uses in a particular social context
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: a grille often with shutters for admitting heated air or for ventilation
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a : an automatic device registering a number or a quantity b : a number or quantity so registered c : cash register
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: a condition of correct alignment or proper relative position
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: a device (as in a computer) for storing small amounts of data; especially : one in which data can be both stored and operated on
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Origin of REGISTER
Middle English registre, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin registrum, alteration of Late Latin regesta, plural, register, from Latin, neuter plural of regestus, past participle of regerere to bring back, pile up, collect, from re- + gerere to bear
2register
verb
: to record information about (something) in a book or system of public records
: to put your name on an official list
: to show or record (an amount, value, etc.)
reg·is·teredreg·is·ter·ing \-st(ə-)riŋ\
Full Definition of REGISTER
transitive verb
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a : to make or secure official entry of in a register b : to enroll formally especially as a voter or student c : to record automatically : indicate d : to make a record of : note e : perceive; also : comprehend
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: to make or adjust so as to correspond exactly
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: to secure special protection for (a piece of mail) by prepayment of a fee
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: to convey an impression of : express
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: achieve <registered an impressive victory>
intransitive verb
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a : to enroll one's name in a register <registered at the hotel> b : to enroll one's name officially as a prerequisite for voting c : to enroll formally as a student
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a : to correspond exactly b : to be in correct alignment or register
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: to make or convey an impression
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First Known Use of REGISTER
14th century
Related to REGISTER
- Synonyms
- inscribe, list, matriculate, enroll
- Antonyms
- delist
3register
noun
Definition of REGISTER
Origin of REGISTER
Middle English, probably alteration of registrer
First Known Use: circa 1532
Other Education Terms
REGISTERING Defined for Kids
1register
noun reg·is·ter \ˈre-jə-stər\
Definition of REGISTER for Kids
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: an official list or book for keeping records of something <Guests signed the hotel register.>
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: a mechanical device (as a cash register) that records items
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: a device for regulating ventilation or the flow of heated air from a furnace
2register
verb
reg·is·teredreg·is·ter·ing
Definition of REGISTER for Kids
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: to enter or enroll in an official list or book of public records <I registered to vote.>
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: to record automatically <The thermometer registered 15 degrees.>
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: to show by expression and bodily movements <Her face registered surprise.>
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: to make known officially and publicly <I'd like to register a complaint.>
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: to be recognized or remembered <His name didn't register with me.>
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: to get special protection for (something mailed) by paying extra postage
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