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AWL Sublist 3 · Academic Word
register
/ˈredʒɪstər/ Syllables: ˈreg·is·ter
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
A formal record of names or events; the level of formality in language use.
Synonyms
record
list
catalogue
Antonyms
None available
Translations
register in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
سجل، دفتر
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
هو دفتر أو قائمة نكتب فيها أسماء أو أحداث مهمة، أو هو طريقة كلامنا الرسمية أو العادية.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
A register is an official list or record. In linguistics, register refers to the style of language appropriate to a context, such as formal academic register.
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Memory TipRegister comes from Latin 'registrum' meaning a record — a list or style for a specific context.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Academic writing requires students to use a formal register throughout their assignments.
The electoral register must be updated annually to reflect changes in the population.
A shift in register from formal to informal indicates a change in the social relationship.
Word Families & Pronunciation
register
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adjective | registered |
| noun | registration |
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