Word
registry
Phoneticsreg·istry
US/ˈɹɛdʒɪstɹi/
UK/ɹˈɛdʒɪstɹi/
Definitions
01official record office
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a place or office where official records and lists are kept.
n. a physical or digital repository where official registers are maintained for public or legal reference.
“The couple went to the local registry to sign their marriage documents.”
“The land registry provides a transparent record of property ownership, ensuring that all historical transactions are documented for legal clarity.”
Synonyms
02the act of registering
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of putting a name or information on an official list.
n. the process or act of entering information into an official register.
“Registry of the new ship took several weeks to complete.”
“The formal registry of the vessel under a foreign flag allowed the company to navigate different maritime tax regulations.”
Synonyms
03computer settings database
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical
n. a database that stores settings and options for a computer's operating system.
n. a hierarchical database used by operating systems to store configuration settings for hardware, software, and user preferences.
“You should be careful when changing settings in the system registry.”
“The software installer modified several keys within the Windows registry to ensure the application launched correctly upon system startup.”
Usage
Usually used with 'the' when referring to the Windows Registry.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Land Registry records show the site has been divided up and sold to several owners.” “According to online marine registries, the Tihamah sails under the flag of Tanzania; it is 62.8 metres long and 11 metres wide.” “However, the Guardian has examined the EPCs of more than 700 domestic properties listed as being owned by one of the three royal estates on the Land Registry.” Word family
NOUN
Domain
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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