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

Ugboaja is also a registered nurse at South Texas Health System and worked previously for 10 years as a certified nursing assistant in Edinburg, the spokesperson said. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

Questions about nursing credentials Florida health department records show Guarino has been a licensed registered nurse since February 2022. — Ella Moore july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Here’s what to know about coffee’s role in hydration and how much could be too much, according to registered dietitians. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026

Help your child stick to a consistent wake up time by preparing them as much as possible the night before, advises Amy Dykstra, MEd, registered psychologist and clinic owner at Bluebird Psychology. — Parents, 17 July 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