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registry

Definition

  • noun: a place where official records are kept
  • noun: the nationality of a ship according to its entry in a 'register'
  • synonyms: enrollment, registration, record

Examples

  • a 'gift registry' [=a list kept by a store of the things that someone wants as gifts]

  • the Massachusetts 'Registry' of Motor Vehicles

  • a voter 'registry' [='register']

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Hm. Mr Guillam! Thank you, Bryant. How's the family? Fine. Need to go up to the registry today. OK, sir. Now you'll need a yellow one for the bag, sir. Thank you. - Good morning, Mr Guillam. (..)
    2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy