name
Meaning 1
A diminutive of the male given name Reginald.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
reg
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Pronunciation
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/ɹɛd͡ʒ/
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rĕj
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rĕg
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/ɹɛɡ/
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CMU ARPABET: R EH1 G Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
A regular.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Examples
- I've been going to that chat room for months, and I know most of the regs by now.
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noun
Meaning 3
A regulation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
Meaning 4
registrar
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noun
Meaning 5
registration
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 6
registration
Clipping of registration number.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal
Examples
- What's your reg and where are you parked?
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noun
Meaning 7
registry
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noun
Meaning 8
register
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
Meaning 9
A hard surface of rock fragments set in a sandy matrix, found in some hot deserts; regolith, stony desert.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: geography, natural-sciences
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History
Etymology
Shortening.
Clippings.
From regolith.