registered

1 of 2

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

registered

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of register entry 2

Examples of registered in a Sentence

Adjective

Are you a registered voter?

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The economic pressure is especially acute in Texas, where diesel prices have soared over the past year and there are more registered light-duty diesel vehicles than in any other state. — Katherine Doyle, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026

According to a Marist Poll conducted between Thursday and Sunday, Hochul leads Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, 53-42% among registered voters. — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

State and federal laws allow election officials to remove registered voters only for specific reasons. — Robert Tann, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026

Police noted that the woman also had a pistol permit and a registered firearm. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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