Registration

Definition

Registration is the act or process of registering, which involves officially recording something or someone's name on a list or register for various purposes such as ownership, public records, or certain rights.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/
• Respelling: rej-ih-STRAY-shuhn (with "rej" as in "edge," "ih" as a quick, soft sound, "STRAY" as in "stray," and "shuhn" as in "nation")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃn/
• Respelling: rej-ih-STRAY-shn (similar to American English, with "rej" as in "edge," "ih" as a quick, soft sound, "STRAY" as in "stray," and "shn" indicating a slightly more clipped ending than in American English)

In both dialects, "registration" is pronounced with the primary stress on the third syllable, "STRAY." The pronunciation highlights the extended and rhythmic nature of the word, consistent across both American and British English with minor variations in the unstressed ending.

Etymology

The word "registration" comes from the Medieval Latin "registrationem", which is the nominative form of "registratio". It refers to the action of recording or enrolling, which comes from "registrar", stemming from "regis", meaning royal, and "stare", meaning to stand.

Derivatives

1. Register (verb, noun)
2. Registrant (noun)
3. Registrar (noun)
4. Registry (noun)
5. Registral (adjective)

Synonyms

1. Enrollment
2. Listing
3. Recording

Antonyms

None.

Usage

The term "registration" is widely used across various sectors, from students enrolling in academic courses to the documentation of vehicles or trademarks. It is also associated with the process of signing up for events, activities, or services.

Related Terms

• Enrollment
• Sign-up
• Documentation
• Recording
• Registry

Detailed Definition

Noun

• The act of enrolling or signing up for an event, service, or academic course.
• The process of recording names or information on an official list.
• The documentation required or issued when officially recording something, such as a vehicle or trademark.

Examples of Usage

• The registration for the conference starts at 8 AM.
• Vehicle registration is mandatory to legally drive on public roads.
• Online registration for the course will be available until Friday.