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register

1 register /ˈrɛʤəstɚ/ noun
plural registers
1 register
/ˈrɛʤəstɚ/
noun
plural registers
Britannica Dictionary definition of REGISTER
[count]
: an official list, book, or system for keeping records of something often + of
formal : a part of the range of musical notes that a person's voice or an instrument can reach
US : a cover on an opening (such as a heating vent) that has parts which can be opened or closed to control the flow of air
2 register /ˈrɛʤəstɚ/ verb
registers; registered; registering
2 register
/ˈrɛʤəstɚ/
verb
registers; registered; registering
Britannica Dictionary definition of REGISTER
[+ object] : to record information about (something) in a book or system of public records
: to put your name on an official list
[no object]
often + at or for
[+ object]
see also preregister
◊ If you register as something or if you are registered as something, you enter or have entered your name on an official list which indicates what group you belong to.
[+ object] : to show or record (an amount, value, etc.)
[+ object] : to get or reach (something) : achieve
[no object] : to be recognized or remembered
often used in negative statements
[+ object] : to notice or realize (something) often used in negative statements
formal : to show (a feeling or emotion)
[+ object]
[no object]
[+ object] : to send (a letter, package, etc.) by registered mail to protect it from damage or loss
[+ object] formal : to make (something) known officially and publicly