registration
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the act of putting your name on an official list for a course, event, or service.
the act of enrolling or recording a name in an official register.
Simple“Registration for the summer swimming classes opens next Monday at the local pool.”
In context“The university streamlined the registration process by allowing students to upload their identification documents directly to the portal.”
UsageOften used with the preposition 'for'.
Synonymsenrollmentsigning upAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
an official document or record that proves you have signed up.
the document or entry that records an official act of registering.
Simple“You must keep your car registration in the glove box in case the police stop you.”
In context“The clerk requested a copy of the birth registration to verify the applicant's eligibility for the grant.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
the specific set of letters and numbers on a vehicle's plate.
the unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to a motor vehicle.
Simple“The witness managed to write down the car's registration before it drove away.”
In context“The automated system scans every vehicle's registration as it enters the car park to calculate the duration of the stay.”
Synonymslicense platenumber plate - 04 C2 Proficiency
the choice of different sounds or 'stops' used when playing an organ.
the selection and combination of stops or registers in organ playing.
Simple“The organist changed the registration between the verses to create a more powerful sound.”
In context“The composer provided specific instructions for the registration to ensure the reed stops would dominate the final movement.”
UsageUncountable when referring to the art of selection; countable when referring to a specific set of stops.
Synonyms - 05 C1 Advanced
the correct lining up of different colors or layers in printing.
the precise alignment of different plates or colors in a printing process.
Simple“The colors on the poster look blurry because the registration was slightly off during printing.”
In context“Modern digital presses use optical sensors to maintain perfect registration throughout high-speed production runs.”
Synonyms
“These are linked to your vehicle registration number, and amounts range from €5 to €40.”
“The Scottish Government "will continue to urge the UK government, which holds powers on registration and licensing over off-road vehicles, to take action in this area", a spokesperson says.”
From register + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.