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

The application has to be downloaded from the town government website and proof of residency with driver’s license and vehicle registration must be provided. —Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025

DeSantis also called for better gang enforcement, reforms to education and voting, and requiring voter registration affirmation of U.S. citizenship and Florida residency. —Julia Manchester, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025

But the number of voter registration applications rejected in Tarrant County because the person is not a U.S. citizen tells a different story. —Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025

Hochul’s proposal comes amid efforts by some New York City Council members to require registration and licensing for all e-bikes regardless of weight or top speed. —Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing registration

• registration number
• re-registration

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