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

Moody does not have any high-profile challengers on the GOP side, and whoever wins the Democratic primary have a difficult path to victory with Democrats’ growing voter registration disadvantage and inability to win a statewide race in the past seven years. —Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026

The event is free; advanced registration is required. —Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026

The law aims to prevent HVAC manufacturers from requiring product registration in order to receive full warranty coverage. —Nakell Williams, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026

The trademark registration is up for renewal in December 2026, the outlet reported. —Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 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