pre-registration
|pre-reg-is-tra-tion|
/ˌpriːˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/
(registration)
advance enrollment
Etymology
'pre-registration' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'registration' from Latin 'registrare', meaning 'to record'.
'registration' evolved from the Latin word 'registrare', which transformed into the Old French 'registrer', and eventually became the modern English word 'registration'.
Initially, 'registration' meant 'to record or enroll', and with the prefix 'pre-', it evolved to mean 'to enroll in advance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of registering or enrolling in advance, typically before a specified event or deadline.
Pre-registration for the conference is required to secure your spot.
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Last updated: 2025/07/04 21:00