Meaning of the word register in English

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register

US /ˈredʒ.ə.stɚ/

UK /ˈredʒ.ɪ.stər/

Verb

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:

enroll sign up list record enter

(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:

record show indicate display read

(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:

show express display indicate reveal

Noun

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:

list record roll ledger catalogue

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 register till

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:

range compass pitch timbre

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