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Register - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A register is a formal or official list recording names, events, or items. It can also refer to the level of language used in different contexts, such as formal or informal speech.

register

/ˈrɛdʒɪstər/ /ˈrɛdʒɪstə/

Definition:

To record officially or formally, or a book for such records.

Synonyms:

record, log, enroll, catalog, list

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

erase, delete

Common Collocations:

official register, cash register, register for classes, voter register, hotel register

Derivatives:

registration, registrar, registered

Usage Tips:

Use "register" as a verb for signing up and as a noun for an official list or recording device.

Common Phrases:

cash register, register one's surprise, on the register

Etymology:

From Latin "registrum," meaning a list or record kept in writing.

Examples:

  • 1. Please sign the guest register when you arrive.
  • 2. She forgot to register for the conference on time.
  • 3. The teacher checked the attendance register every morning.
  • 4. He couldn’t hide his surprise—his face registered shock instantly.

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