# registered

/ˈɹɛdʒɪstɝd/ (US) · /ɹˈɛdʒɪstəd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/registered
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. officially listed

adjective · CEFR B1

having your name or details on an official list.

For teachers: 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.

### 2. tracked mail

adjective · CEFR B2

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

For teachers: 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.

### 4. noticed or showed

verb · CEFR C1 · Formal

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

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- You must register your car before you can drive it.
- New students need to register for their classes at the main office before the semester begins next week.
- The law requires all foreign businesses to register with the local authorities to ensure they comply with national tax regulations and labor standards.

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