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

Madormo is a health writer with over a decade of experience as a registered nurse. —Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026

Villabona-Kuntz, a registered nurse for more than 31 years, is writing a book about health care. —Christine Villabona-Kuntz, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2026

The change allows all registered voters, including independents, to participate in the primary for these local races. —Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026

Previously, when public comments exceed one hour based on the number of registered speakers, the allotted time per speaker was reduced from three minutes to two. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 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