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

Carl, 68 at the time of the jackpot, had worked as a technologist, Lulu as a registered nurse. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026

Now, nurses are trying to do more of those tasks while juggling their own work, said Karla Casas, a registered nurse who has worked there for eight years. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

For that reason, registered dietitians do not recommend trying it. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 June 2026

The vehicle’s driver and registered owner, identified as Rosa Colon in police records, was located and booked into the Fort Worth City Jail. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 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