register

²register

verb

reg·is·teredreg·is·ter·ing\-st(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of REGISTER

transitive verb

1

a : to make or secure official entry of in a register b : to enroll formally especially as a voter or student c : to record automatically : indicate d : to make a record of : note e : perceive; also : comprehend

2

: to make or adjust so as to correspond exactly

3

: to secure special protection for (a piece of mail) by prepayment of a fee

4

: to convey an impression of : express

5

: achieve <registered an impressive victory>

intransitive verb

1

a : to enroll one's name in a register <registered at the hotel> b : to enroll one's name officially as a prerequisite for voting c : to enroll formally as a student

2

a : to correspond exactly b : to be in correct alignment or register

3

: to make or convey an impression

Examples of REGISTER

1. He registered the birth of his child.
2. She registered her new car.
3. The car was registered under my name.
4. The company registered its trademark.
5. Only 32 cases of the disease have been registered.
6. Did you register to vote?
7. She is busy registering the students.
8. Roast the meat for two hours or until the meat thermometer registers 140 degrees.
9. an earthquake that registered 6.3 on the Richter scale
10. The team finally registered a victory after losing three games in a row.

First Known Use of REGISTER

14th century

Related to REGISTER

Synonyms: inscribe, list, matriculate, enroll

Antonyms: delist

Related Words: enlist, impanel, induct; conscript, draft, muster; wait-list; book, schedule; check in

Near Antonyms: check off; exclude, expel, expunge, reject; omit, overlook

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