Registrar
(noun)
- A person or organization responsible for maintaining official records, especially those relating to the ownership of stocks or other assets, or the enrollment and academic record of students at a school.
- A senior administrative official in a university or college responsible for maintaining student records and managing enrollment and graduation processes.
Origin:
From latin registrarius, from registrum ("register"), from re- ("back") + *gistr- ("to post, write"), from gerere ("to do, perform").
Examples:
- The registrar at the college was responsible for maintaining the records of all students.
- The registrar's office was the first stop for all new students who wanted to enroll.
- The registrar confirmed that the necessary documents had been received.
- The registrar's role is critical to the proper functioning of the university.
- The registrar's duties included maintaining the accuracy of student records.