registration

noun

reg·​is·​tra·​tion ˌre-jə-ˈstrā-shən 

1

: the act of registering

2

: an entry in a register

3

: the number of individuals registered : enrollment

4

a

: the art or act of selecting and adjusting pipe organ stops

b

: the combination of stops selected for performing a particular organ work

5

: a document certifying an act of registering

Synonyms of registration

• enrollment

Examples of registration in a Sentence

A $75 registration fee is due.

The police officer asked to see my driver's license and registration.

Recent Examples on the Web

Steil’s proposals would provide federal tax dollars to states that implement voter identification laws and require proof of citizenship for voter registration — two policies the SAVE America Act would require states to implement outright. —Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026

The city said officers prioritized certain vehicles for removal because their registration and inspection had expired for more than 90 days. —Megan Shinn, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026

Another proposal would provide grants to states to cover the cost of sharing voter registration data with the federal government. —Justin Papp, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026

Barnett has requested a jury trial to address the rights to use and registration of the FKA Twigs trademark. —Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing registration

• registration number
• re-registration

Rhymes for registration

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

registration

noun

reg·​is·​tra·​tion ˌrej-ə-ˈstrā-shən 

1

: an act or the fact of registering

2

: something recorded in a register

3

: the number of individuals registered : enrollment

4

: a document certifying an act of registering

automobile registration

Legal Definition

registration

noun

reg·​is·​tra·​tion ˌre-jə-ˈstrā-shən 

1

: the act of registering

2

: an entry in a register

3

: a document certifying an act of registering