register
A formal recording of names, events, transactions, etc.
Noun 4 meanings
A formal recording of names, events, transactions, etc.
“The teacher took the register by calling out each child's name.”
A book of such entries.
An entry in such a book.
The act of registering.
Verb 4 meanings
To enter in a register; to enlist.
To sign-up, especially to vote.
To record, especially in writing.
To buy the full version of trial software by providing one's details and payment.
“This is a trial version, and will expire in 30 days. Please register!”
Etymology
From Medieval Latin registrum, from Late Latin regesta (“list, items recorded”), from Latin regerō (“to record, to carry back”), from re- + gerō (“to carry, bear”). Compare Latin registoria (“a treasurer”). Some senses influenced by association with unrelated Latin regō (“to rule”).
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REGISTER at a glance
REGISTER has 8 letters and scores 9 points in Scrabble (R 1 + E 1 + G 2 + I 1 + S 1 + T 1 + E 1 + R 1) and 10 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #2,497 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with register
All rhymes- AFTER8
- BETTER8
- WATER8
- LATER5
- MATTER8
- CENTER8
- CHARACTER16
- DAUGHTER13
- MINISTER10
- COMPUTER14
- LETTER6
- SISTER6
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- RESISTER8
- REGIFTER12
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