Definition

A record or list that keeps official information about something, like names or events.

Example

She signed her name in the registry at the hotel.

Conversation

Have you checked the registry for the new apartments yet?

Not yet, I forgot all about it!

You should do it; the registry has all the details you need.

Good idea! I'll look it up later today.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Registry → It is formed from "reg" (from Latin "regere", meaning to rule or direct) and "-istry" (from Latin "-istria", meaning a place or condition). The word "registry" refers to a place or system where records are kept under the direction or rule of an authority.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where records are 'ruled' or 'directed' ('reg') — that's what a registry is, a system for keeping important records.

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