registration

 
Pronunciation: /rɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] the action or process of registering or of being registered: the registration of births, marriages, and deaths [count noun]: the number of new private car registrations has increased
  • [count noun] a certificate that attests to the registering of a person, car, etc..
  • the action or process of acquiring full British citizenship by a Commonwealth resident or a person of British descent: in certain cases, children may acquire British citizenship through registration
  • 2 (also registration mark or registration number) British the series of letters and figures identifying a motor vehicle, assigned on registration and displayed on a number plate: her car registration is H53 UVO
  • 3 [mass noun] Music a combination of stops used when playing the organ.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from medieval Latin registratio(n-), based on Latin regerere 'enter, record' (see register)