preregistration

noun

pre·​reg·​is·​tra·​tion ˌprē-ˌre-jə-ˈstrā-shən 

: a special registration (as for returning students) prior to an official registration period

Preregistration for fall classes is closed.

also : a registration prior to an event, activity, or program

The lecture is free but preregistration is required.

preregister

(ˌ)prē-ˈre-jə-stər 

intransitive verb

Examples of preregistration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Parade viewing entry is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., and preregistration is suggested because of the high level of security anticipated. —Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 13 June 2025

These include assignments to replicate existing studies, training in reproducible methods to conduct and document original research, preregistration of hypotheses and analysis plans, and tools to facilitate open collaboration among peers. —Richard Ball, The Conversation, 5 June 2025

Online preregistration, while not required, is appreciated at LostPinesRW.us. —Austin American-Statesman, 10 Jan. 2024

Mobile And Web For New Generations Of Creatives Responding to the increasing importance of mobile and web-based creation, Adobe announced its Firefly mobile app, with preorders and preregistrations now available. —Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for preregistration

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

preregistration

noun

pre·​reg·​is·​tra·​tion ˌprē-ˌrej-ə-ˈstrā-shən 

: a special registration prior to an official registration period

preregistration for spring semester courses

also : a registration prior to an event, activity, or program

preregistration for basketball was held last month