Definition

Noun: - A secure mail service offered by postal systems where the item is recorded and tracked at each stage of its journey, providing proof of mailing and delivery. It is used to send valuable or important items with increased security and insurance.

Usage

• Registered post is used as a noun phrase to refer to the service itself or an item sent via this service.
• It is typically used in contexts involving mailing documents, parcels, or items of value that require proof of sending and receipt.

Examples

• I sent the contract via registered post to ensure it arrives safely.
• For legal documents, always use registered post.
• The package is too important for regular mail; please send it by registered post.

Advanced Usage

• To send something by registered post: This is the standard construction for using this service.
  • Example: The passport was returned to me by registered post.
• Registered post number/tracking number: The unique identifier given to an item sent by this service.
  • Example: You can track your parcel online using the registered post number.

Variants and Related Words

• Registered mail: (chiefly US English) A synonym for registered post.
• Recorded delivery: (chiefly UK English) A similar service, often used for less valuable items, providing proof of posting and delivery.

Synonyms

• Certified mail
• Secured mail
• Insured mail (note: this specifically emphasizes the insurance aspect, which is often included)

Related Phrases and Terms

• Proof of posting: The receipt given when an item is mailed by registered post.
• Proof of delivery: The confirmation, often requiring a signature, that the item was delivered to the recipient.

Noun

1. mail that is registered by the post office when sent in order to assure safe delivery