registry

noun

reg·​is·​try ˈre-jə-strē How to pronounce registry (audio)
plural registries
1
2
: the nationality of a ship according to its entry in a register : flag
3
: a place of registration
4
a
: an official record book
b
: an entry in a registry

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 As for the registry, parents-to-be can choose from hundreds of baby products, including cribs and car seats. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 22 Oct. 2024 On October 11, King-Henke told news outlets that searchers had found a handwritten note that King had written in the registry atop Eagle Peak. Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024 Honeymoon registries appear to be one form of travel crowdfunding that’s exempt from derision and distrust, which is why the Los Angeles creative entrepreneur was comfortable setting one up. Rosie Bell, WIRED, 22 Sep. 2024 Entire families have been wiped off the Palestinian civil registry. Andrew Jones, NBC News, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for registry 

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Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 4a

Time Traveler
The first known use of registry was in 1589

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Cite this Entry

“Registry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/registry. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

registry

noun
reg·​is·​try ˈrej-ə-strē How to pronounce registry (audio)
plural registries
1
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 How to pronounce registry (audio)
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 How to pronounce registry (audio)
plural registries
1
: registration
an instrument filed for registry in the conveyance recordsLouisiana Civil Code
2
: 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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