registry
n. countablen. an official list or database where important information is kept. You use this to record things like names, events, or computer settings so they can be found later.
n. an official record or database containing a list of items, names, or specific data points. In a technical context, refers to a central database used to store configuration settings and options for an operating system or software.
The computer stores all your software settings in the registry.
Before you can get married, you must ensure your names are entered into the local civil registry.
Advanced users occasionally modify the system registry to disable unwanted background processes, though incorrect changes can lead to significant operating system instability or boot failures.
Often used with 'the' when referring to a specific system database; frequently paired with 'entry' or 'key' in technical contexts.