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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After public records appearing to show that Sweeney is a registered Republican voter in Florida began making the rounds online, Trump fielded a question about her. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2025 Trump was asked for his thoughts by a reporter who questioned him about reports revealing that Sweeney is a registered member of the Republican party in Florida after signing up in June last year. Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025 Developing creative solutions for snack time is a great place to start, says Alexis D. Motley, MS, RDN, LDN, a registered dietitian and the dietetic internship director at Southern University and A&M College. Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025 Over the weekend, multiple outlets reported that Sweeney is a registered Republican in Florida, citing public voter registration records. Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 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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