das Register
register
An official directory, list, or book in which specific data is systematically recorded.
EXAMPLE
Jeder Verein muss in das Vereinsregister eingetragen werden.
Every association must be entered in the register of associations.
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Meanings
das Register
register
A specific pitch range of a human voice or a musical instrument.
EXAMPLE
Die Sopranistin singt mühelos im höchsten Register.
The soprano sings effortlessly in the highest register.
das Register
register
A particular style level of language used in a specific situation or context, e.g. formal, informal, or technical.
EXAMPLE
In einem Bewerbungsschreiben sollte man ein formelles Register wählen.
In a job application letter, you should choose a formal register.
alle Register ziehen
to pull out all the stops
To use all available means and possibilities to achieve a goal.
EXAMPLE
Um den Kunden zu überzeugen, hat der Verkäufer alle Register gezogen.
To convince the customer, the salesperson pulled out all the stops.
das Register
organ stop
A set of organ pipes with the same timbre or construction type that can be switched on or off.
EXAMPLE
Für das laute Stück wählte der Organist das Trompeten-Register.
For the loud piece, the organist chose the trumpet stop.
das Register
register
A small, extremely fast storage area inside a computer processor.
EXAMPLE
Die CPU speichert Zwischenergebnisse der Berechnungen direkt in ihren Registern.
The CPU stores intermediate results of the calculations directly in its registers.
Usage tips
Word family
'Register' (register) is closely related to the verb 'registrieren' (to register, to record) and the noun 'die Registrierung' (registration). The basic idea of systematic recording and organizing appears in many of its meanings.
EXAMPLE
Haben Sie sich schon für den Newsletter registriert?
Have you already registered for the newsletter?
Meaning in context
Since 'Register' (register) has many meanings, context is crucial. Is it about offices and lists, music and voice, language, or computer technology? The accompanying words reveal the meaning.
EXAMPLE
Der Techniker prüfte die Werte in den Registern des Prozessors.
The technician checked the values in the processor's registers.
Fixed expression
The idiom 'alle Register ziehen' (to pull out all the stops) means to use all available means and abilities to achieve a goal. It originally comes from organ playing, where pulling out all the stops produces the fullest sound.
EXAMPLE
Im Wahlkampf hat die Partei noch einmal alle Register gezogen.
In the election campaign, the party pulled out all the stops one more time.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'official directory', 'Register' (register) is often used with verbs like 'führen' (to keep/maintain), 'eintragen' (to enter/register), or 'einsehen' (to inspect/view). Common compounds are 'Handelsregister' (commercial register), 'Vereinsregister' (register of associations), or 'Strafregister' (criminal record).
EXAMPLE
Jede Geburt wird im Geburtenregister vermerkt.
Every birth is recorded in the birth register.
Music context
In a musical context, 'Register' (register) can refer to the range of a voice, e.g. head voice or chest voice, or to the timbres of an organ. Words like 'Stimme' (voice), 'singen' (to sing), 'hoch' (high), 'tief' (low), or 'Orgel' (organ) point to this.
EXAMPLE
Die Sängerin wechselte mühelos zwischen den Registern ihrer Stimme.
The singer switched effortlessly between the registers of her voice.
Language context
When it comes to language, 'Register' (register) refers to the style level that fits a particular situation. Typical verbs in this context are 'wählen' (to choose), 'verwenden' (to use), or 'wechseln' (to switch).
EXAMPLE
In einem Gespräch mit Freunden verwendet man ein informelles Register.
In a conversation with friends, you use an informal register.
Technical meaning
The meaning of 'Register' (register) as part of a computer processor is purely technical language from computer science. Without this technical context, this meaning is very unlikely.
EXAMPLE
Der Prozessor führt arithmetische Operationen direkt in seinen Registern aus.
The processor performs arithmetic operations directly in its registers.
Compare with
Register vs Liste
list
A Liste can compile names or data for a one-time purpose. A Register, by contrast, systematically records specific data in an official directory. Liste fits a temporary compilation; Register fits permanent official record-keeping.
Register
Die Behörde erfasste die gemeldeten Personen dauerhaft in einem amtlichen Register.
The authorities permanently recorded the registered individuals in an official register.
Liste
Die Mitarbeiterin schrieb für den heutigen Termin eine Liste der Besucher.
The employee wrote a list of the visitors for today's appointment.
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