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register

Definition

  • noun: an official list, book, or system for keeping records of something
  • noun: a written record containing regular entries of items or details
  • verb: to record information about (something) in a book or system of public records
  • verb: to make or secure official entry of in a register
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: record, annals, roll

Examples

  • ('Brit') After the students were seated, the teacher 'called/took the register'. [=read a list of the students' names out loud and noted which students were there and which were not]

  • It took a moment for what she was saying to 'register'. [=it took a moment before I understood what she was saying]

  • Roast the meat for two hours or until the meat thermometer 'registers' 140 degrees.

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Movie quotes

  • (..) Hi! Cheryl Strayed? Oh, yeah, hi! I... Do I know you? I... I saw your name in the trail register. You're the only woman in there. Right. I'm Greg! Nice to meet you! I'm coming down. (..)
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