registry

noun

reg·​is·​try ˈre-jə-strē How to pronounce registry (audio)
plural registries
1
2
: the nationality of a ship according to its entry in a register : flag
3
: a place of registration
4
a
: an official record book
b
: an entry in a registry

Examples of registry in a Sentence

the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles got a copy of the couple's bridal registry from the store's computer and scanned it for items we could afford
Recent Examples on the Web Dear Amy: My godson is getting married soon and he and his fiancée are not listed on any bridal registry. Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024 The city of San Diego designates the Balboa Theatre as a City of San Diego Historic Site (No. 77 on the registry). Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2024 His name was added to the Adult Protective Services registry nearly a year after his arrest, and he was sentenced to seven years in prison. Sahana Jayaraman, The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024 In order to be certified by the BACB, an applicant's employer must confirm the applicant passed a criminal background check and abuse registry check. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024 Byrd is required to register his name on the California arson registry, a list that is provided to law enforcement. Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 9 Feb. 2024 The researchers gathered information from 18 different sources, including breeding registries, humane societies, veterinary practices, pet insurance companies and academic institutions. Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 2 Feb. 2024 That includes robocalls, phishing and spoofing, imposter scams and issues with the Do Not Call registry. Journal Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2024 Any parent who’s ever crafted a baby shower registry can attest: gear, gear, and more gear. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 4a

Time Traveler
The first known use of registry was in 1589

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Cite this Entry

“Registry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/registry. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

registry

noun
reg·​is·​try ˈrej-ə-strē How to pronounce registry (audio)
plural registries
1
2
: a place of registration
3
a
: a book in which things are recorded exactly and legally
b
: something recorded in a registry

Medical Definition

registry

noun
reg·​is·​try ˈrej-ə-strē How to pronounce registry (audio)
plural registries
1
: a place where data, records, or laboratory samples are kept and usually are made available for research or comparative study
a cancer registry
2
: an establishment at which nurses available for employment are listed and through which they are hired

Legal Definition

registry

noun
reg·​is·​try ˈre-jə-strē How to pronounce registry (audio)
plural registries
1
: registration
an instrument filed for registry in the conveyance recordsLouisiana Civil Code
2
: the nationality of a ship according to its entry in a register
3
: a place of registration : a place where official records and documents are kept
the registry of motor vehicles
registry of deeds

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