# registration

/ˌɹɛdʒɪˈstɹeɪʃən/ (US) · /ɹˌɛdʒɪstɹˈeɪʃən/ (UK)

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

## Senses

### 1. signing up

noun · CEFR B1

the act of putting your name on an official list for a course, event, or service.

For teachers: the act of enrolling or recording a name in an official register.

- Registration for the summer swimming classes opens next Monday at the local pool.
- The university streamlined the registration process by allowing students to upload their identification documents directly to the portal.

Usage: Often used with the preposition 'for'.

### 2. official record or document

noun · CEFR B2

an official document or record that proves you have signed up.

For teachers: the document or entry that records an official act of registering.

- You must keep your car registration in the glove box in case the police stop you.
- The clerk requested a copy of the birth registration to verify the applicant's eligibility for the grant.

### 3. vehicle plate number

noun · CEFR B2 · British English

the specific set of letters and numbers on a vehicle's plate.

For teachers: the unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to a motor vehicle.

- The witness managed to write down the car's registration before it drove away.
- The automated system scans every vehicle's registration as it enters the car park to calculate the duration of the stay.

### 4. organ stops

noun · CEFR C2 · Technical

the choice of different sounds or 'stops' used when playing an organ.

For teachers: the selection and combination of stops or registers in organ playing.

- The organist changed the registration between the verses to create a more powerful sound.
- The composer provided specific instructions for the registration to ensure the reed stops would dominate the final movement.

Usage: Uncountable when referring to the art of selection; countable when referring to a specific set of stops.

### 5. printing alignment

noun · CEFR C1 · Technical

the correct lining up of different colors or layers in printing.

For teachers: the precise alignment of different plates or colors in a printing process.

- The colors on the poster look blurry because the registration was slightly off during printing.
- Modern digital presses use optical sensors to maintain perfect registration throughout high-speed production runs.

## Examples

- The registration for the new course starts tomorrow.
- You must complete your vehicle registration before you are legally allowed to drive on public roads.
- The conference organisers streamlined the registration process by allowing attendees to upload their credentials and pay fees through a secure mobile application.

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