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Meaning of the word register in English

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register

US /ˈredʒ.ə.stɚ/
UK /ˈredʒ.ə.stɚ/
"register" picture

Verb

1.

enter or record (an item) in an official list or directory

Example:
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You need to register your car with the DMV.
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Please register for the conference by Friday.
Synonym:
enrollsign uplistrecordenter
2.

(of an instrument) detect and show (a reading or measurement)

Example:
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The thermometer registered a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius.
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The seismograph registered a minor tremor.
Synonym:
recordshowindicatedisplayread
3.

(of a person's face or eyes) show (an emotion or reaction)

Example:
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His face didn't register any surprise.
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A flicker of annoyance registered in her eyes.
Synonym:
showexpressdisplayindicatereveal

Noun

1.

an official list or record, especially of names

Example:
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The church keeps a register of all baptisms.
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Check the register to see if his name is on it.
Synonym:
listrecordrollledgercatalogue
2.

a cash register

Example:
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The cashier rang up the sale on the register.
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We need to empty the register at the end of the day.
Synonym:
cash registertill
3.

a range of a voice or musical instrument

Example:
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The singer has an impressive vocal register.
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The piano has a wide dynamic register.
Synonym:
rangecompasspitchtimbre
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