registered

adjective

reg·​is·​tered ˈre-jə-stərd How to pronounce registered (audio)
1
a
: having the owner's name entered in a register
registered security
b
: recorded as the owner of a security
2
: recorded on the basis of pedigree or breed characteristics in the stud book of a breed association
3
: qualified formally or officially

Examples of registered in a Sentence

Are you a registered voter?
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In a city where Democrats are two-thirds of registered voters, that makes the general election a foregone conclusion. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025 As a registered dietitian for 13 years, Lauri began focusing on pregnancy nutrition five years ago, after her own journey revealed gaps in resources. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025 According to Minnesota Secretary of State records, J. Le Massage Therapy LLC was a registered business from Oct. 23, 2023, until Jan. 17, when it was administratively dissolved because of a failure to renew. Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2025 Zhen isn’t a registered voter, and Chen’s registration doesn’t name a party affiliation. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for registered

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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The first known use of registered was in 1827

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“Registered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/registered. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

registered

adjective
reg·​is·​tered ˈrej-ə-stərd How to pronounce registered (audio)
: qualified by formal, official, or legal certification or authentication
a registered pharmacist

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