Word
register
Phoneticsreg·is·ter, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɛdʒɪstɝ/
UK/ɹˈɛdʒɪstɐ/
Definitions
01official record
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. an official list or book of names, items, or events.
n. a formal or official recording of items, names, or transactions, often maintained in a dedicated book or database.
日本語:名簿※
“The teacher checked the class register to see who was absent today.”
“The parish maintains a historical register of births and deaths dating back to the seventeenth century.”
02cash machine
A2 · Elementary Countable noun American English
n. a machine used in a shop for keeping money and recording sales.
n. a cash register; a mechanical or electronic device for calculating and recording sales transactions.
日本語:レジ※
“The shop assistant opened the register to give the customer their change.”
“Modern point-of-sale systems have largely replaced the traditional mechanical register in high-volume retail environments.”
Synonyms
03style of language
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Linguistics Academic · Technical
n. the way you speak or write to fit a specific situation, like being formal or casual.
n. a variety of language used for a particular purpose or in a particular social setting.
“You should use a formal register when writing a job application letter.”
“The candidate failed to adjust his register during the interview, using overly colloquial phrasing that the board found inappropriate for the role.”
04musical range
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Music Technical
n. the range of notes a voice or instrument can play.
n. the specific part of the range of a voice or instrument.
Español:registro
“The singer moved easily from her low register to very high notes.”
“The clarinet is known for its distinct tonal qualities in the lower chalumeau register compared to its brighter upper notes.”
05computer memory
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Computing Technical
n. a very small, fast piece of memory inside a computer's brain.
n. a small amount of high-speed memory within a processor used for immediate data manipulation.
“The CPU stores the result of the calculation in a register.”
“Optimising the code required the developer to manage how data was moved between the main memory and the internal registers.”
06to sign up
B1 · Intermediate
v. to put your name on an official list for something.
v. to enter one's name or details in an official record or list.
“You need to register at the doctor's office before you can see a nurse.”
“New residents are encouraged to register to vote as soon as they establish a permanent address in the district.”
Antonyms
07to notice or show
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to notice something or to show a feeling on your face.
v. to perceive or comprehend something; to express an emotion through facial expression or gesture.
“Shock started to register on his face when he heard the news.”
“It took a few seconds for the gravity of the situation to register with the onlookers.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “register” in context.
Verb
01. adopt a formal register
“You should adopt a formal register when writing your cover letter to the hiring manager.”
verb + adj + noun
02. switch between registers
“Experienced speakers can easily switch between registers depending on their audience.”
verb + prep + noun
03. use an informal register
“The author uses an informal register to make the complex scientific concepts more accessible to teenagers.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
04. academic register
“The essay was rejected because it failed to maintain a consistent academic register.”
adj + noun
05. appropriate register
“It is difficult for language learners to identify the appropriate register for a business meeting.”
adj + noun
Preposition
06. in a neutral register
“The news report was written in a neutral register to avoid showing any political bias.”
prep + adj + noun
07. registering for free
Real-World Examples
“In the first 13 days of August, Indonesia registered more than three times more forest fire hotspots than in the whole of the same month last year.” “PARIVESH is the official platform used to register exotic animals and obtain environment, forest and wildlife-related permissions in India.” “They could not get a police complaint registered in Kashmir and feared that the family could be targeted if the case was highlighted, said Saad.” “He had a quieter 2025-26 campaign, after registering 10 assists the previous season.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
Domains
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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