registry

noun

ˈre-jə-strē How to pronounce registry (audio)
Definition of registrynext
1
as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system got a copy of the couple's bridal registry from the store's computer and scanned it for items we could afford

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2
as in enrollment
the number of individuals registered has the registry for the professional development seminar reached its limit yet?

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Recent Examples of registry Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI Opportunity Funds, the Israeli private equity fund that would control ZIM’s fleet of 16 vessels, also still must present their case to the country’s corporate registry and company regulator. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026 It's been months since the FCC took the unprecedented step of adding all foreign drones and handheld DJI camera gear to its Covered List, a registry of equipment that's not allowed to be sold in the US. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 But for the women like Hamann on the child abuse registry in Idaho, it's been much harder to move on. — Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 The badge contains a QR code that directs users back to the credential registry. — Kat Ramkumar, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for registry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registry
  1. list
  2. enrollment
  3. listing
  4. registration
Noun
  • The peregrine falcon, the world’s fastest bird once pushed to the brink of extinction in the United States, has recovered enough to be taken off the endangered species list.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Check the offer page to see which hotels are offering the discount—you’ll be happy to see fan favorites like Disney’s Grand Floridian and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge on the list!
    — Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of list
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  • The league has two divisions (A and B), based on student enrollment counts, and both brackets have North and South regions with eight teams in each.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools believes the last time the district experienced a decline in enrollment as drastic as last year's was after Hurricane Andrew.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of enrollment
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  • Book Now at Expedia All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Unitree is the latest high-profile Chinese tech name to hit Shanghai's STAR Market, following memory chipmaker CXMT's listing last month, when its shares soared 466% on their first day of trading.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of listing
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  • The Coalition for Open Democracy coordinates voter registration and outreach efforts across New Hampshire and filed suit to block the Secretary of State’s Office from impacting the voting rights of students.
    — ZACH LAIRD, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Freeder said his recent polling showed Jolly trailing Donalds in a potential head-to-head matchup — if Republicans turn out to vote at the same margin as their voter registration lead.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
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“Registry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registry. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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