Registration

/ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

nounBeginner🔥Very CommonAcademic
2 meanings2 idioms/phrases3 questions

Definitions

2 meanings
1

The action or process of registering or of being registered.

/ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

nounneutralBeginner
Academic

The act of formally recording information

The deadline for registration is Friday.

💡 Simply: It's like signing up for something – like a class, a website, or a race! You give your info so you can officially be part of it.

👶 For kids: When you write down your name to say you're part of something, like a club or a game!

More Examples

2

Car registration is required by law.

3

Please complete the registration form.

How It's Used

Legal

"The registration of a deed is essential for legal validity."

Medical

"Patient registration is the first step in receiving medical care."

2

A document or record containing details of something.

/ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

nounneutralBeginner
General

A document or record of registration

She lost her vehicle's registration.

💡 Simply: It's the paper, or the online form, or even the name on the list that proves you're signed up!

👶 For kids: A paper or a list that says you're in!

More Examples

2

The event requires a registration.

3

Proof of registration is needed.

How It's Used

Technology

"The website required a valid email for registration."

Travel

"Airline registration is quick and easy online."

Tip:The registration is the actual document or record.

Idioms & expressions

voter registration

The process of signing up individuals to be eligible to vote.

"The organization is running a voter registration drive to encourage participation in the upcoming election."

birth registration

The formal recording of a child's birth.

"Birth registration is a fundamental right that ensures children can access essential services."

From Medieval Latin *registratio* (“a recording, enrolment”), from Latin *regero* (“to record, register”).

The word 'registration' has been used since the 16th century, initially referring to the act of recording information.

Memory tip

Think of registering for a class; you are recording your information.

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"to record, to write down"

voter registrationcar registrationonline registrationevent registrationbirth registration

Common misspellings

regestrationregistraitionregestriation

Usage

30%Spoken
70%Written