Definition of "preregistration" [preregistration]

• An early registration, as for returning college students, that takes place before general registration. (noun)

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• "One bright spot is attendance preregistration, which is running on pace with last year's attendance of 141,000."
• "The professor is calling for a "preregistration" on the part of retired flag officers of certain ranks, not a case by case disclosure as you advocate for yourself."
• "If your child's appointment is more than two weeks away, you may also receive a preregistration form in the mail."