registered

adjective

reg·​is·​tered ˈre-jə-stərd 

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?

Recent Examples on the Web

The survey — which sampled 1,265 registered voters June 5-9 — also found that Americans are pessimistic about the likelihood that a ceasefire will be achieved soon. —Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025

Any eligible registered voter in DuPage can vote by mail ahead of an election. —Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025

Getty Images Lisa Moskovitz, a registered dietitian and CEO at The NY Nutrition Group, spoke with Newsweek about the findings, giving avocados her seal of approval too. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025

This compound improves blood flow, enhances gas exchange, and strengthens muscle contractions, according to Sue-Ellen Anderson-Haynes, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian at 360Girls&Women and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Phrases Containing registered

• registered mail
• registered nurse
• registered post

Rhymes for registered

• unregistered

Medical Definition

registered

adjective

reg·​is·​tered ˈrej-ə-stərd 

: qualified by formal, official, or legal certification or authentication

a registered pharmacist