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

The latest polling average from 538 shows Harris is gaining momentum nationally, leading Trump by 2.6%, but a recent New York Times/Siena College poll shows a tighter race with the two candidates neck-and-neck among registered voters in Michigan and Wisconsin. —Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2024

Sarah Keathley is a registered dietician at Top Nutrition Coaching. —Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024

In Arizona, Democrats have lost more than 2 points of their ground against Republicans from four years ago among registered voters. —Philip Elliott, TIME, 8 Oct. 2024

Marion County uses vote centers, rather than location-specific polling places, and registered voters can cast a ballot at any of them. —Arika Herron, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Phrases Containing registered

• registered mail
• registered nurse
• registered post

Medical Definition

registered

adjective

reg·​is·​tered ˈrej-ə-stərd 

: qualified by formal, official, or legal certification or authentication

a registered pharmacist