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Word

registered

Phoneticsreg·is·tered, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈɹɛdʒɪstɝd/

UK/ɹˈɛdʒɪstəd/

Definitions

01officially listed

B1 · Intermediate

adj. having your name or details on an official list.

adj. officially recorded or enrolled in a register; certified by an authority.

“Only registered voters are allowed to participate in the local election.”

“The charity is a registered non-profit organisation, which allows it to claim significant tax exemptions on its annual donations.”

Antonyms

02tracked mail

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. a letter or package that is tracked by the post office so it does not get lost.

adj. referring to mail that is recorded at the point of posting and at each stage of its journey to ensure secure delivery.

“I sent the contract by registered mail to make sure it arrived safely.”

“The legal documents were dispatched via registered post, requiring a signature upon delivery to confirm receipt by the intended party.”

Synonyms

03noticed or showed

C1 · Advanced Formal

v. to have noticed something or to have shown a feeling on your face.

v. to have perceived or recorded an impression; also used when a feeling is displayed on the face.

“His face registered surprise when he heard the news.”

“The instrument registered a slight tremor in the earth, though the movement was too subtle for the residents to feel.”

Word family

ADJECTIVE

registered(B1)

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
Frequency
Common
Level
B1 · Intermediate
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