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
Examples of registration in a Sentence
A $75 registration fee is due.
The police officer asked to see my driver's license and registration.
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
People who already signed up for New Year's Day will have their registrations honored.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
Concerns over Israel’s registration rules UN agencies and aid groups had repeatedly voiced concerns over Israel’s registration rules.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Start times vary, and registration for many hikes is required.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Registration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/registration. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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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
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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
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