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- pronunciation:
- re
jih
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 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a book used to record names, events, or other information.
The hotel kept a register of its guests.- similar words:
- catalog
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| definition 2: |
a cash register.
- synonyms:
- cash register
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| definition 3: |
a grate or other opening that lets heated or cooled air pass into a room.
- synonyms:
- duct, vent
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| definition 4: |
the range of notes that a musical instrument or voice can produce.
The singer chose a song with very high and low notes to show off her register.- synonyms:
- range
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| related words: |
calendar, catalogue, list |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
registers, registering, registered |
| definition 1: |
to write down or enter in a record book or register.
The clerk asked me to register my license number.- synonyms:
- enter, log
- similar words:
- lodge, note, record, sign, tally
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| definition 2: |
to show or express.
His face registered sadness.- synonyms:
- show
- similar words:
- cast, indicate, reflect, reveal
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| definition 3: |
to show on a measuring device or scale.
The butcher piled bacon on the scale until it registered three pounds.- synonyms:
- indicate, read, show
- similar words:
- cast, display, exhibit, reveal
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| definition 4: |
to have officially recorded to prevent loss or theft.
I registered the package at the post office before mailing it.- similar words:
- insure
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| definition 5: |
to sign up for something by having one's name put on an official list.
Have you registered to vote yet?He registered in the army.- synonyms:
- sign up
- similar words:
- enlist, join
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| related words: |
itemize, list, patent, put down, score |
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| derivation: |
registrable (registerable) (adj.) |
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