registered

adjective

reg·​is·​tered ˈre-jə-stərd How to pronounce registered (audio)
Synonyms of registerednext
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

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The Zion Church is among the largest churches that are unregistered with the Chinese authorities, defying restrictions from the officially atheist Communist Party requiring believers to worship only in registered congregations. ABC News, 4 July 2026 Ugboaja is also a registered nurse at South Texas Health System and worked previously for 10 years as a certified nursing assistant at DHR Health in Edinburg, Texas Riojas confirmed. Valerie Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Ugboaja is also a registered nurse at South Texas Health System and worked previously for 10 years as a certified nursing assistant at DHR Health in Edinburg, Riojas confirmed. Valerie Gonzalez, Fortune, 30 June 2026 The vehicle’s driver and registered owner, identified as Rosa Colon in police records, was located and booked into the Fort Worth City Jail. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for registered

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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The first known use of registered was in 1827

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“Registered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/registered. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Medical Definition

registered

adjective
reg·​is·​tered ˈrej-ə-stərd How to pronounce registered (audio)
: qualified by formal, official, or legal certification or authentication
a registered pharmacist

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