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

Among registered voters in the state, 52% supported Becerra in a head-to-head matchup against Hilton, who was backed by 31%, according to a UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll which was co-sponsored by The Los Angeles Times. —Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

Indeed, the Knick who’s really sparked my ardor lately is shooting guard Josh Hart—in no small part because of the sweetness of his bond with his wife, registered nurse Shannon Hart. —Emma Specter, Vogue, 10 June 2026

Cogdell described himself as a registered Democrat, although voters in Texas do not register by political party. —CBS News, 8 June 2026

Solomon worked as a registered nurse at Alameda Health Care and Kindred Hospital in San Leandro. —Harry Harris, Mercury News, 8 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