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

Canoe Fest is the only major activity that does not require preregistration, though daily admission still applies. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026

Past that, there is now preregistration for 16- and 17-year-olds, a permanent absentee ballot option. —Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 9 Dec. 2025

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

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