Meaning of the word registers in English
What does registers mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
registers
US /ˈrɛdʒɪstərz/
UK /ˈrɛdʒɪstəz/
Noun
1.
an official list or record, for example, of births, marriages, and deaths, or of students attending an institution
Example:
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The hotel keeps a register of all its guests.
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Please sign the attendance register.
2.
a cash register
Example:
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The cashier opened the register to give change.
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All sales go through the main register.
3.
a particular part of the range of a voice or musical instrument
Example:
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She sang in her upper register.
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The piano has a wide dynamic register.
Verb
1.
record (something) on an official list or in a register
Example:
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You need to register your car with the DMV.
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The company decided to register its new trademark.
2.
show or convey (an emotion or impression)
Example:
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His face didn't register any emotion.
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The news didn't seem to register with him.