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
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
According to the Pennsylvania Capital-Star, a nonprofit news site, Republicans have gained voters in every county in the state during this registration cycle.
—
Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2024
Police said the rifle was loaded and had no registration serial numbers.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 24 Apr. 2024
Florida Republicans surpassed Democrats in voter registration in 2021 and have continued to increase their advantage.
—USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
That could be a: Government document with your name and address, including a voter registration certificate.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2024
The voter registration deadline for the 2024 primary election is today, April 22, at 4 p.m.
—Rebecca Grapevine, The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
Business registration records, deeds, loan documents, and tax records show that these companies share the same executives.
—Maanvi Singh, WIRED, 20 Apr. 2024
Poll books are not connected to vote tabulators and contain voter registration data.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024
The nonpartisan civic engagement group, the Wisconsin Business Leaders For Democracy, advocated for Wisconsin businesses to allow for voting during work time, facilitate voter registration and encourage poll working.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2024
Police said the rifle was loaded and had no registration serial numbers.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 24 Apr. 2024
Florida Republicans surpassed Democrats in voter registration in 2021 and have continued to increase their advantage.
—USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
That could be a: Government document with your name and address, including a voter registration certificate.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2024
The voter registration deadline for the 2024 primary election is today, April 22, at 4 p.m.
—Rebecca Grapevine, The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
Business registration records, deeds, loan documents, and tax records show that these companies share the same executives.
—Maanvi Singh, WIRED, 20 Apr. 2024
Poll books are not connected to vote tabulators and contain voter registration data.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024
The nonpartisan civic engagement group, the Wisconsin Business Leaders For Democracy, advocated for Wisconsin businesses to allow for voting during work time, facilitate voter registration and encourage poll working.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Registration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/registration. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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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
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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
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