preregistration

noun

pre·​reg·​is·​tra·​tion ˌprē-ˌre-jə-ˈstrā-shən 

: a special registration (as for returning students) prior to an official registration period

Preregistration for fall classes is closed.

also : a registration prior to an event, activity, or program

The lecture is free but preregistration is required.

preregister

(ˌ)prē-ˈre-jə-stər 

intransitive verb

Examples of preregistration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Seating is limited and preregistration is required. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024

Here's a rundown of how preregistration works: What is preregistration? —Jaxson Kaplan-Rudolph, Detroit Free Press, 4 Sep. 2024

The Secretary of State’s Office was unable to provide the Detroit Free Press with information about preregistration statistics. —Jaxson Kaplan-Rudolph, Detroit Free Press, 4 Sep. 2024

No preregistration required; just show up and sign up. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

preregistration

noun

pre·​reg·​is·​tra·​tion ˌprē-ˌrej-ə-ˈstrā-shən 

: a special registration prior to an official registration period

preregistration for spring semester courses

also : a registration prior to an event, activity, or program

preregistration for basketball was held last month