registration

noun

reg·​is·​tra·​tion ˌre-jə-ˈstrā-shən How to pronounce registration (audio)
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

Examples of registration in a Sentence

A $75 registration fee is due. The police officer asked to see my driver's license and registration.
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Trump has roiled relations with Canada with a fusillade of tariff threats, new registration requirements to enter the U.S. and rhetoric about turning the longtime northern ally into America’s 51st state. Chris Kenning, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025 With the Stormers’ large fan base, the potential to raise awareness about blood disorders extends well beyond the borders of the Western Cape. DKMS Africa aims to increase donor registration, particularly among diverse communities, where finding a genetic match can be more challenging. Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Before spotting the vehicle, state police ran the registration provided by Massachusetts police and found that the Odyssey was registered to Contreras, according to the warrant affidavits. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2025 Panama has canceled the registrations of dozens of ships that were sanctioned, potentially delivering a blow to Russian oil exports. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for registration

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of registration was circa 1566

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“Registration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/registration. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

registration

noun
reg·​is·​tra·​tion ˌrej-ə-ˈstrā-shən How to pronounce registration (audio)
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 How to pronounce registration (audio)
1
: the act of registering
2
: an entry in a register
3
: a document certifying an act of registering

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