registered
adjective
reg·is·tered
ˈre-jə-stərd 
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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On Tuesday, registered nurses at West Anaheim Medical Center plan to begin a three-day strike.
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City News Service, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
For Melissa Beebe, a registered nurse who has worked at UC Davis Health for 17 years, the pings offered little actionable data.
—Hilke Schellmann, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
Even among people who prioritize balanced meals, registered dietitians say that fiber is one of the most common nutrient gaps.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
This may include a therapist, psychiatrist, sports psychologist, registered dietitian, medical doctor, physical therapist, occupational therapist or any combination of these.
—Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
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City News Service, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
For Melissa Beebe, a registered nurse who has worked at UC Davis Health for 17 years, the pings offered little actionable data.
—Hilke Schellmann, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
Even among people who prioritize balanced meals, registered dietitians say that fiber is one of the most common nutrient gaps.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
This may include a therapist, psychiatrist, sports psychologist, registered dietitian, medical doctor, physical therapist, occupational therapist or any combination of these.
—Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for registered
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registered
adjective
reg·is·tered
ˈrej-ə-stərd
: qualified by formal, official, or legal certification or authentication
a registered pharmacist
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