registered

adjective

reg·​is·​tered ˈre-jə-stərd 

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

In June, there was a 20-point gap when registered voters were polled — Hochul at 52% and Blakeman at 32%. — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Mayor Julie Smith, of Tifton, and Mayor Scott James Matheson, of Valdosta, are in nonpartisan positions, but are both openly conservative and registered Republicans. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Free dinner, free backpacks and school supplies for registered students, activities, community resources, and more. — Jamie Chapman, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026

Stone took time away for acting to become a registered nurse and worked in California during the COVID-19 pandemic. — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Phrases Containing registered

• registered mail
• registered nurse
• registered post

Rhymes for registered

• unregistered

Medical Definition

registered

adjective

reg·​is·​tered ˈrej-ə-stərd 

: qualified by formal, official, or legal certification or authentication

a registered pharmacist