registry

[rej-uh-stree]

noun

plural

registries 

1. the act of registering; registration.

2. a place where a register is kept; an office of registration.

3. register.

4. the state of being registered. registered.

5. the nationality of a merchant ship as shown on its register.

registry

/ ˈrɛdʒɪstrɪ /

noun

1. a place where registers are kept, such as the part of a church where the bride and groom sign a register after a wedding

2. the registration of a ship's country of origin

   a ship of Liberian registry

3. another word for registration

Word History and Origins

Origin of registry¹

First recorded in 1475–85; regist(er) + -ry

Example Sentences

UK rules allow direct contact from two years since the last transplant, although some overseas registries may not allow contact until five years post-donation.

From BBC

Data from 43 registries show that 11 out of every 100 people in India run the risk of developing cancer at some point during their life.

From BBC

Socially speaking, today’s divorcées have an industry supporting them, with divorce parties and registries devoted to helping single-again ladies start fresh.

From Salon

The school has supported the work of the Welsh Blood Service since 2015, resulting in students and staff collectively saving up to 3,000 lives and more than 120 students joining the stem cell registry.

From BBC

Patel’s job description was not provided, but he was not a licensed lawyer, according to the state bar registry.

From Los Angeles Times

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