English · Culture & Society
register
/ˈrɛdʒ.ɪ.stər/
[/ˈrɛdʒ.ɪ.stər/]
a record of attendance
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A register is an official list used to record who is present in a class. Teachers call the register at the start of the day.
Example
The teacher marked her name in the register.
The teacher marked her name in the register.
Etymology
From Latin 'regesta' meaning things recorded.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in schools for the daily record of attendance.