Registered Definition & Meaning

registered
adjective
  1. (of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book; "a registered Percheron"
  2. listed or recorded officially; "record is made of `registered mail' at each point on its route to assure safe delivery"; "registered bonds"
  3. (of a boat or vessel) furnished with necessary official documents specifying ownership etc

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