registered

adjective

reg·​is·​tered ˈre-jə-stərd How to pronounce registered (audio)
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?
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Whether or not cloud coffee is healthy depends on the ingredients, says Samantha Heller, RD, a registered dietitian in New York City. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 May 2025 Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a medical professional, such as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN), pharmacist, or healthcare provider. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025 Apple made substantial modifications to its App Review Guidelines on Friday and emailed registered developers regarding the changes. ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025 Application requirements for Charlotte City Council District 6 Under state law, applicants to fill Bokhari’s seat must be at least 21 years old, a registered voter, live in the district and be registered as a Republican. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for registered

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of registered was in 1827

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“Registered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/registered. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

registered

adjective
reg·​is·​tered ˈrej-ə-stərd How to pronounce registered (audio)
: qualified by formal, official, or legal certification or authentication
a registered pharmacist

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