Cool MateRegistration
UK /["/ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃn/"]/US /["/ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃn/"]/
Definition
the act of making an official record of something/somebody
In simple words: The process of signing up or enrolling for something.
Examples
- The registration for the conference closes next week.
- You must complete the registration process before attending the event.
- Vehicle registration is required by law in most countries.
- Registration of voters is essential to ensure a fair election.
- She asked about the registration procedures for enrolling in the university.
- Registration fees must be paid before the workshop begins.
Usage notes
Commonly used in contexts like schools, events, or memberships. Not usually used in casual conversation about less formal activities.
Grammar pattern
registration + for object
Memory hint
Think of 'registering' at a desk—like checking in for an event.
Collocations
- full
- limited
- formal
- require
- apply for
- file
- be required
- requirement
- period
- deadline
- on registration
- registration as
- registration by
- an application for registration
- a certificate of registration
- full
- limited
- formal
- require
- apply for
- file
- be required
- requirement
- period
- deadline
- on registration
- registration as
- registration by
- an application for registration
- a certificate of registration
- full
- limited
- formal
- require
- apply for
- file
- be required
- requirement
- period
- deadline
- on registration
- registration as
- registration by
- an application for registration
- a certificate of registration
Synonyms
- enrollment
- sign-up
- subscription
- membership
- application
Antonyms
- deregistration
- cancellation
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'register' as a verb.
- Using 'registrations' instead of 'registration' for singular contexts.
- Mixing up 'registration' with 'reservation'.