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

Fans who pre-registered for Drop 1 of Olympics tickets have gotten early access to all events and a look at pricing. —Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026

Certified registered nurse anesthetists clear $223,000. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026

Perhaps the most extraordinary – and miraculously timed – contribution came from Defend Colorado, a 501c4 that lists the Taheri’s West Law Group as its registered agent. —John Gates, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026

She was not involved in Walmart, but worked as a registered nurse. —Ella Gonzales april 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 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