register Definition

register
noun

1a. A written list or record of names, events, etc;

Thesaurus: roster, roll, list.
1b. A book containing such a list.

Thesaurus: ledger, file, record, annals, diary, log, chronicle, archives, catalogue, almanac.
2. A machine or device which records and lists information, eg a cash register.
3. music.
The range of tones produced by the human voice or a musical instrument.
4a. music.
An organ stop or stop-knob;
4b. music.
The set of pipes controlled by an organ stop.
5. A style of speech or language suitable for and used in a particular situation.
6. A device for regulating a draught.
7. printing.
Exact adjustment of position, eg of colours in a picture.
8. computing.
A device for storing small amounts of data.

verb registered, registering

1. To enter (an event, name, etc) in an official register.

Thesaurus: record, enter, log, list, file, chronicle.
intr
2. To enter one's name and address in a hotel register on arrival.
tr & intr
3. To enrol formally.

Example: Please register for the conference by Friday
4. To send (a letter, parcel, etc) by registered post.
5. Said of a device: to record and usually show (speed, information, etc) automatically.
6. Said of a person's face, expression, etc: to show (a particular feeling).

Thesaurus: show, display, express, disclose, manifest, betray, reveal, exhibit, reflect.
intr
7. colloq
To make an impression on someone, eg by being understood, remembered, etc.
Example: The name didn't register

Derivative: registered

Recorded;

Entered (in a list, etc).

Enrolled.

Derivative: registrable
adj

Derivative: registration

Registering.

Something registered.

The art or act of combining stops in organ-playing.

Etymology: 14c: from Latin regesta things recorded, from regerere to enter or record.