registry

Meanings

• noun

  a place where records or documents are kept and maintained

  - "The registry of births, deaths, and marriages is an essential public record."
  - "The company registry shows all the businesses registered in that jurisdiction."

• noun

  a set of configurations or settings for a software application or operating system

  - "Before installing the new software, make sure to backup the registry."
  - "Carefully edit the registry to improve the performance of your system."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with registry
registry , history , mistry , vagabondistry

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Homophones

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1. registry (en) : a place where records are kept
   

2. registry (en) : a set of configurations or settings for a software application or operating system
   

3. regalia (en) : ceremonial dress or insignia of office or rank
   

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Variants

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registries , registry , registry office , gift registry

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Etymology

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Originally from the Latin word 'registrare,' meaning 'to record,' 'register,' or 'enroll', the term 'registry' refers to a collection of records or documents.

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Trivia

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1. The first known registration of a birth occurred around 3500 BCE in Ancient Egypt.

2. The largest registry in the world is the Indian Registry of Ships, with over 47,000 vessels.

3. The term 'registry' comes from the Latin word 'registrare,' meaning 'to record'.

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Related Concepts

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1. database: A database is a structured set of data, organized for efficient retrieval and modification.

2. archive: An archive is a collection of historical records or documents, often preserved because of their historical value.

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Culture

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Throughout history, registries have played an essential role in recording and preserving information for various purposes, including legal, genealogical, and historical records.

How to Memorize "registry"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, organized collection of documents or records.
   - Imagine a database or filing cabinet filled with important records.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'registry' with 'records' or 'documentation'.
   - Think of a place where important information is kept.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Records in a Registry' to help memorize the word.
   - Use the acronym 'RIR' as a memory aid for 'Registry'.

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