Register Definition
register
noun
- an official written record of names or events or transactions
- (music) the timbre that is characteristic of a certain range and manner of production of the human voice or of different pipe organ stops or of different musical instruments
- a book in which names and transactions are listed
- (computer science) memory device that is the part of computer memory that has a specific address and that is used to hold information of a specific kind
- an air passage (usually in the floor or a wall of a room) for admitting or excluding heated air from the room
- a regulator (as a sliding plate) for regulating the flow of air into a furnace or other heating device
- a cashbox with an adding machine to register transactions; used in shops to add up the bill
verb
- record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
- record in a public office or in a court of law; "file for divorce"; "file a complaint"
- enroll to vote; "register for an election"
- be aware of; "Did you register any change when I pressed the button?"
- indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments; "The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero"; "The gauge read `empty'"
- have one's name listed as a candidate for several parties
- show in one's face; "Her surprise did not register"
- manipulate the registers of an organ
- send by registered mail; "I'd like to register this letter"
- enter into someone's consciousness; "Did this event register in your parents' minds?"
"Register" in song lyrics
See how register is used in real songs:
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"heavyweights it's your time so register"
Aceyalone — Keep it True -
"The Winchester makes it hard for the brain to register"
The Dwellas — Leakage -
"Getting over on the regular tax free money out of the register"
Dead Prez — Hell Yeah (Pimp the System)
Words that rhyme with register
Usage tips for "register"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "register" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for register to find words that pair well.