Synonyms of registry

registry

noun

ˈre-jə-strē 

1

as in list

a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system

got a copy of the couple's bridal registry from the store's computer and scanned it for items we could afford

Synonyms & Similar Words

• list
• listing
• register
• catalog
• directory
• checklist
• bibliography
• roster
• roll call
• roll
• schedule
• index
• menu
• table
• compilation
• chronology
• canon
• enumeration
• inventory
• agenda
• docket
• payroll
• compendium
• manifest
• calendar
• glossary
• catalogue raisonné
• timetable

2

as in enrollment

the number of individuals registered

has the registry for the professional development seminar reached its limit yet?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enrollment
• registration
• membership
• roster
• class
• count

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of registry

The war also disrupted officials’ ability to maintain Gaza’s population registry, which would complicate efforts to compile voter rolls. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 July 2026

Independent online registries created by volunteers and relatives contain between 43,000 and 51,000 names, reflecting the enormous uncertainty that continues to surround the disaster. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Governments relied on financial infrastructure – bank messaging systems, insurance markets, shipping registries and port access rules – to restrict trade without physically stopping ships. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

There were also concerns listed in the analysis that the registry, which dates back to 1947, could include LGBTQ+ offenders from decades ago who were convicted of offenses that are no longer crimes. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026