register

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   enter into someone's consciousness

   Did this event register in your parents' minds?

2. 2
   verb

   send by registered mail

   I'd like to register this letter

3. 3
   verb

   be aware of

   Did you register any change when I pressed the button?

4. 4
   verb

   show in one's face

   Their surprise did not register.

5. 5
   verb

   enroll to vote

   register for an election

6. 6
   noun

   A formal recording of names, events, transactions, etc.

   The teacher took the register by calling out each child's name.

7. 7
   noun

   A book of such entries.

   As you have one eye upon my follies, […] turn another into the register of your own.

8. 8
   noun

   One who registers or records; a registrar; especially, a public officer charged with the duty of recording certain transactions or events.

   a register of deeds

Etymology

From Medieval Latin registrum, from Late Latin regesta (“list, items recorded”), from Latin regerō (“to record, to carry back”), from re- + gerō (“to carry, bear”). Compare Latin registoria (“a treasurer”). Some senses influenced by association with unrelated Latin regō (“to rule”).