registry

noun4

1. •
   A record; an account; a register.

   • The best — and easiest — way to shop for the "perfect" gift is to consult the couple's wedding gift registry, since these are the items they want and need […] — 2002
2. •
   A database of configuration settings etc. maintained by the Microsoft Windows operating system.

   • To unregister a DLL and remove the corresponding entries from the registry, add the /u switch to the command […] — 1999
3. •
   A building in which things are registered or where registers are kept.
4. •
   The act of registering; registration.