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registry

noun

Simple meaning

An official written record of names or events or transactions.

Pronunciation

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rehjihstree

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɹɛdʒɪstɹi

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. countable

    A record; an account; a register.

  2. An official written record of names or events or transactions

  3. uncountable

    The act of registering; registration.

  4. countable

    A building in which things are registered or where registers are kept.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A record; an account; a register.

Used this way, registry is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use registry

  • “We created a gift registry for our wedding at the department store.”noun

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Building

registry office

Database

windows registry

Other combinations

land registryregistry editornational registryregistry keyregistry numbercentral registry

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Word family

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Synonyms

Sense: record

register

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