Meaning & use
register
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An official list or record of names, events, or transactions, kept for future reference.
See it in a sentence
The wedding guests signed the register at the entrance.
The school keeps a daily attendance register for every class.
A note on using this word
As a verb, it commonly means to enroll formally, as in 'register for a course.'
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A machine used in a shop to record sales and store money.
The cashier rang up the items at the register.
3. noun
The style or level of language a speaker uses depending on context and audience.
He switched to a more formal register when addressing the board.
4. verb
To enroll officially or record something formally.
Students must register for classes by Friday.
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