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

Drone operators are also required to mark the vehicles with the registration number on the outside and carry proof of registration when flying. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024

One effective method is minimizing the number of form fields and simplifying registration processes, which helps users quickly get started without feeling bogged down by excessive data entry. —Tina Gada, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

That could be a utility bill, bank statement, government check or voter registration certificate. —Robbie Farias, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024

During Gensler’s tenure, the S.E.C. argued that many crypto assets are securities, the issuers of which face extensive registration and disclosure requirements. —John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024

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