registration

noun

reg·​is·​tra·​tion ˌre-jə-ˈstrā-shən 

1

: the act of registering

2

: an entry in a register

3

: the number of individuals registered : enrollment

4

a

: the art or act of selecting and adjusting pipe organ stops

b

: the combination of stops selected for performing a particular organ work

5

: a document certifying an act of registering

Synonyms

• enrollment
• enrolment
• registry

Examples of registration in a Sentence

A $75 registration fee is due.

The police officer asked to see my driver's license and registration.

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, Americans are increasingly disillusioned with both parties, as shown by the rise in unaffiliated voter registration. —Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025

The sponsor of a 2011 bill that would have required homeschool registration withdrew it after hundreds of people protested at the Illinois State Capitol. —Molly Parker, ProPublica, 3 Mar. 2025

All supplies will be provided, and registration is required. —Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025

O’Neill told Pioneer Press the registration deadline for the event has been extended to March 10. —Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing registration

• registration number
• re-registration

Rhymes for registration

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

registration

noun

reg·​is·​tra·​tion ˌrej-ə-ˈstrā-shən 

1

: an act or the fact of registering

2

: something recorded in a register

3

: the number of individuals registered : enrollment

4

: a document certifying an act of registering

automobile registration

Legal Definition

registration

noun

reg·​is·​tra·​tion ˌre-jə-ˈstrā-shən 

1

: the act of registering

2

: an entry in a register

3

: a document certifying an act of registering