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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As police track down leads on registered vehicles, the Staubachs grapple with the physical, emotional and psychological impacts of the accident. Jessica Van Egeren, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025 Chris Irby, the only registered speaker at the New Haven public meeting, pointed to Bridgeport as an urban area that would be significantly affected by the fare hikes. Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025 From sampling adults instead of registered or likely voters to a turnout model that is pure fantasy, this poll is a steaming pile of s***. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025 Monroe Mayor Robert Burns, a registered Republican, said the new law is not about getting more Republicans or Democrats in office, but rather increasing transparency. Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for registered

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
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 16 Jul. 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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