registrar
registrar Lexical Profile
registrar Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An official responsible for keeping a register or official records, especially at a university, college, court, or government office.
"Students must submit their course withdrawal forms to the university registrar before Friday."
An accredited organization or company that manages the reservation and registration of internet domain names.
"We renewed our website address through an accredited domain registrar."
British A hospital doctor undergoing advanced specialist training, ranking immediately below a consultant.
"The surgical registrar reviewed the patient's chart before consulting the attending specialist."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'registrar' (the official person who keeps records) with 'register' (the record book itself or the verb meaning to enroll), though 'register' was historically used for the official as well.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Dating to the late 16th century, 'registrar' was altered from earlier 'register' (keeper of records) under the influence of Medieval Latin 'registrarius', from 'registrum' (record or list).