registry
noun
reg·is·try
ˈre-jə-strē 
plural registries
Examples of registry in a Sentence
the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
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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The Minecraft recording is only the second video game soundtrack to join the registry, following the theme from Super Mario Brothers in 2023.
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Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Many states, including Texas, have immunization registries, and your local health department offers immunization records by request.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
This week, the county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion directing officials to look into developing a registry that could help evacuate residents with disabilities and those who are older and might need assistance in an emergency situation.
—Jesus Jiménez, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Choosing a wedding present or a baby gift for a loved one is generally pretty straightforward as there is often a registry to shop from but picking the best engagement gift can be trickier.
—Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
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Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Many states, including Texas, have immunization registries, and your local health department offers immunization records by request.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
This week, the county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion directing officials to look into developing a registry that could help evacuate residents with disabilities and those who are older and might need assistance in an emergency situation.
—Jesus Jiménez, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Choosing a wedding present or a baby gift for a loved one is generally pretty straightforward as there is often a registry to shop from but picking the best engagement gift can be trickier.
—Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for registry
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“Registry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/registry. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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registry
noun
reg·is·try
ˈrej-ə-strē
plural registries
2
: a place of registration
3
a
: a book in which things are recorded exactly and legally
b
: something recorded in a registry
Medical Definition
registry
noun
reg·is·try
ˈrej-ə-strē
plural registries
1
: a place where data, records, or laboratory samples are kept and usually are made available for research or comparative study
a cancer registry
2
: an establishment at which nurses available for employment are listed and through which they are hired
Legal Definition
registry
noun
reg·is·try
ˈre-jə-strē
plural registries
1
: registration
an instrument filed for registry in the conveyance records—Louisiana Civil Code
Louisiana Civil Code2
: the nationality of a ship according to its entry in a register
3
: a place of registration : a place where official records and documents are kept
the registry of motor vehicles
registry of deeds
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