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

That drone’s communication protocols identify the aircraft make, model, and registered operator and pinpoint the drone’s take-off location. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

While Tay isn't due for another couple of months, the registered nurse and mental health advocate is committed to keeping some details about her pregnancy close to the vest, especially any that pertain to her baby specifically. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 18 June 2026

And also being a registered nurse. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 June 2026

FlareFlow, which operates under COL Group – listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s ChiNext board – has released approximately 5,200 series to date, with 33 million registered users, support for 14 languages, and a presence spanning upward of 200 countries and regions. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 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