registry
noun
reg·is·try
ˈre-jə-strē 
plural registries
Synonyms
Examples of registry in a Sentence
the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
got a copy of the couple's bridal registry from the store's computer and scanned it for items we could afford
Recent Examples on the Web
But their baby shower registry calls for fish, not diapers.
—
Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
Dixon speculated that Cutter could get at least 25 years on the registry, if not a lifetime.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2024
Carve out a section in the Q&A or include an entire section dedicated to the registry.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2024
The registry identification card application form is available on the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program website.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 18 Mar. 2024
The stores and other entities will need to publicly post confirmation of their registry with the state.
—Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Mar. 2024
In a recent statement, the group evoked the frequent warning from gun-rights advocates that officials want to create a national registry of gun owners as a step toward eliminating legal gun ownership.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2024
The Port has been working toward all its heavy-duty trucks that go in and out of its cargo terminals having zero emissions by 2030, as part of a sweeping Maritime Clean Air Strategy that would also have a registry system to track compliance with private truck operators.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
The bright-green label will include a QR code linking to a product registry that will provide consumer-friendly information on the device’s cybersecurity protections.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
Dixon speculated that Cutter could get at least 25 years on the registry, if not a lifetime.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2024
Carve out a section in the Q&A or include an entire section dedicated to the registry.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2024
The registry identification card application form is available on the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program website.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 18 Mar. 2024
The stores and other entities will need to publicly post confirmation of their registry with the state.
—Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Mar. 2024
In a recent statement, the group evoked the frequent warning from gun-rights advocates that officials want to create a national registry of gun owners as a step toward eliminating legal gun ownership.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2024
The Port has been working toward all its heavy-duty trucks that go in and out of its cargo terminals having zero emissions by 2030, as part of a sweeping Maritime Clean Air Strategy that would also have a registry system to track compliance with private truck operators.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
The bright-green label will include a QR code linking to a product registry that will provide consumer-friendly information on the device’s cybersecurity protections.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1589, in the meaning defined at sense 4a
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“Registry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/registry. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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Kids Definition
registry
noun
reg·is·try
ˈrej-ə-strē
plural registries
2
: a place of registration
3
a
: a book in which things are recorded exactly and legally
b
: something recorded in a registry
Medical Definition
registry
noun
reg·is·try
ˈrej-ə-strē
plural registries
1
: a place where data, records, or laboratory samples are kept and usually are made available for research or comparative study
a cancer registry
2
: an establishment at which nurses available for employment are listed and through which they are hired
Legal Definition
registry
noun
reg·is·try
ˈre-jə-strē
plural registries
1
: registration
an instrument filed for registry in the conveyance records—Louisiana Civil Code
Louisiana Civil Code2
: the nationality of a ship according to its entry in a register
3
: a place of registration : a place where official records and documents are kept
the registry of motor vehicles
registry of deeds
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