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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Heart rate Waist circumference Physical activity levels and daily steps Sleep patterns Menstrual cycle Optimize Your Nutrition Abby Chan, MS, RDN is a registered dietitian and co-owner of Evolve Flagstaff, a collaborative health and performance center in Flagstaff, Arizona. Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Support You May Need: Sessions with a registered dietitian in your area. Denise Maher, Flow Space, 21 Apr. 2025 Talking with a registered dietitian or other healthcare provider is important to determine what's likely best for you. Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 Apr. 2025 In a city where Democrats are two-thirds of registered voters, that makes the general election a foregone conclusion. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for registered

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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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 4 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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