Registries are used to maintain organized records, aiding in search and retrieval of data. A hospital maintains a patient registry to keep track of medical records.
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Official Record
The term registry implies that the information is officially recognized and stored. The wedding was finalized after their names were entered in the marriage registry.
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Public Access
Many registries are public, allowing people to check information, like a land registry. The land registry shows that this property belongs to her.