registered

adjective

reg·​is·​tered ˈre-jə-stərd How to pronounce registered (audio)
1
a
: having the owner's name entered in a register
registered security
b
: recorded as the owner of a security
2
: recorded on the basis of pedigree or breed characteristics in the stud book of a breed association
3
: qualified formally or officially

Examples of registered in a Sentence

Are you a registered voter?
Recent Examples on the Web The poll's results among registered voters had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3.8 points. Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024 By contrast, the Economist/YouGov poll, also released this week, pegged Kennedy’s support at just 3% among registered voters. David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024 With no automatic recount trigger for state or federal races in California, a recount could only be requested by the campaigns themselves or a registered voter. Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024 Candidates who declined to participate could still collect large donations To receive the public funds, candidates for City Council would have to collect at least 300 qualifying contributions of $5 each from registered voters in the district. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024 In the first Marquette University Law School poll since Republican businessman Eric Hovde entered the race, Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin leads among registered voters while the race is tied among likely voters. Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024 The poll’s margin of sampling error among registered voters is plus or minus 3.3 percentage points. Ruth Igielnik, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2024 The only way non-Canadian citizens can hunt a wild sheep is with a registered outfitter, which may well cost over $100,000. Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024 Reach out to a healthcare provider or a registered dietitian to help figure out how much sea moss is safe for you. Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 17 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of registered was in 1827

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“Registered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/registered. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

Medical Definition

registered

adjective
reg·​is·​tered ˈrej-ə-stərd How to pronounce registered (audio)
: qualified by formal, official, or legal certification or authentication
a registered pharmacist
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