reg

1 of 2

noun

Synonyms of regnext
: regulation
federal regs

reg

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
region
2
register; registered; registration
3
regular

Examples of reg in a Sentence

Noun a list of proposed regs according to army regs, dress uniforms must be starched and boots polished at all times
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Noun
Diving supplies, stratospheric prices, and rules and regs for who could buy how much gas and when sent Americans into panicky buying habits. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 Right now, a lifetime AdGuard Family Plan is $11 (reg. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026 So far, Toyota and the Project Rally One squad out of Belgium are the only constructors who have publicly committed to developing new cars for 2027’s WRC regs, which have been designed to be more affordable to attract manufacturer and team engagement. Adam Ismail, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026 And there are always regs and other guidance to write. Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reg

Word History

Etymology

Noun

by shortening

First Known Use

Noun

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reg was in 1904

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“Reg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reg. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

Legal Definition

Reg.

abbreviation
1
regulation
2
register

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