registered
adjective
reg·is·tered
ˈre-jə-stərd 
1
a
: having the owner's name entered in a register
registered security
b
: recorded as the owner of a security
2
: recorded on the basis of pedigree or breed characteristics in the stud book of a breed association
3
: qualified formally or officially
Examples of registered in a Sentence
Are you a registered voter?
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By Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH Madormo is a health writer with over a decade of experience as a registered nurse.
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
Paying for nursing education Someone can become a registered nurse with an associate or bachelor’s degree.
—Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
Self-serve kiosks are becoming the norm, allowing supporters to pick up their food and drink and have payment taken from pre-registered accounts.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
For their brave efforts, registered swimmers were provided with beach towels and a free day at DeLeon Springs and treated to pancakes, donuts and hot coffee at the nearby Old Sugar Mill Pancake House, courtesy of the organization and the park.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
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“Registered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/registered. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Medical Definition
registered
adjective
reg·is·tered
ˈrej-ə-stərd
: qualified by formal, official, or legal certification or authentication
a registered pharmacist
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