English · Word Candidate

register

/ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.stə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: registers · registering · registered

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A formal recording of names, events, transactions, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bản ghi chép chính thức

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Noun

Examples

The teacher took the register by calling out each child's name.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A book of such entries.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cuốn sách chứa các bản ghi

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Noun

Examples

As you have one eye upon my follies, […] turn another into the register of your own.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To enter in a register; to enlist.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đăng ký vào sổ

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To sign-up, especially to vote.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đăng ký, đặc biệt là để bỏ phiếu

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Verb

Examples

I am running for President to take this country in a new direction. But I can’t do it alone. I need you. Whether it’s the first time, or the first time in a long time, I need you to register and vote on November 4th.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “register” mean?

A formal recording of names, events, transactions, etc.

Is “register” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.