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

The White House on Friday confirmed the executive action against members of the Election Assistance Commission, which distributes federal grants to states, oversees the testing of voting systems and maintains the national voter registration forms. — Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Yes, the event is free to attend, though registration is highly encouraged. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Illinois statute requires the verification of voter registrations every two years, the release said. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Under the timetable announced, voter registration will begin July 16. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 July 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