registry

noun

ˈre-jə-strē How to pronounce registry (audio)
Definition of registrynext
1
as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system got a copy of the couple's bridal registry from the store's computer and scanned it for items we could afford

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2
as in enrollment
the number of individuals registered has the registry for the professional development seminar reached its limit yet?

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Recent Examples of registry The National Multiple Sclerosis Society maintains an online registry and map of care centers and MS specialists nationwide. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Some popular brands can still be sold The new law requires the state attorney general to maintain a registry of ENDS approved for sale in Pennsylvania. — Ana Santos Rutschman, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026 For decades, the concept of a registry has been strictly bound by tradition. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Hostdeal owns its Premiumco Domains registry rather than relying on a third-party domain provider. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for registry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registry
  1. list
  2. enrollment
  3. listing
  4. registration
Noun
  • Also, Kansas City is on the list of candidates for the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup and 2033 Women’s World Cup.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Get your copies of all of the above, and read on for the full list below!
    — Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of list
Noun
  • Computer science departments at universities across the country saw record enrollments.
    — Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Her second son, Hudson, was born in February, and Critzer missed the enrollment deadline for him.
    — Stephanie O'Neill, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of enrollment
Noun
  • In March, Primary Wave—the independent publisher whose catalogs include Prince, Bob Marley, and Britney Spears—invested in the company; a Tokyo listing is in the works.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • When a buyer failed to surface, the listing was discounted and eventually shelved.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of listing
Noun
  • The 22 others were facing a combination of felony charges including lying on their naturalization application during interviews or on voter registration forms.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Valadao has been a perpetual target of Democrats given their longtime voter registration edge in this area.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
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“Registry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registry. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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