registered

adjective

reg·​is·​tered ˈre-jə-stərd How to pronounce registered (audio)
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 Kristina Cooke, a registered dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, says that Greek yogurt also has a heavy concentration of lactic acid, which is produced when the natural sugar found in milk (lactose) is fermented with bacteria. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024 Overall, Trump’s net favorability among registered voters in Wisconsin has dropped from minus 11 to minus 18 between these two time periods. Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2024 Just 4-in-10 (41%) registered voters – including 31% of Independents – believe Biden has the mental soundness to serve effectively as president, according to a recent Fox News poll. Douglas Schoen, Orange County Register, 17 May 2024 From there, a registered dietitian on our Medical Expert Board reviews each article for scientific accuracy. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for registered 

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Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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The first known use of registered was in 1827

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“Registered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/registered. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Medical Definition

registered

adjective
reg·​is·​tered ˈrej-ə-stərd How to pronounce registered (audio)
: qualified by formal, official, or legal certification or authentication
a registered pharmacist
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