Monica T. answered • 12/03/20
Experienced H.S., college, business writing tutor with Master's degree
In short, no. In linguistics, a register is the WAY a someone adapts language for different circumstances. Types of registers are identified by various adjectives, "casual register," "formal register," etc. You cannot have a register "of a [topic]." For example, there is no "register of football." But you could say that a sportscaster has a "consultative register" when performing his/her job. I'm not sure of the impetus for your question. I'm guessing that you may be honing in on types of "jargon" that accompany various professions, organizations or institutions. Both piloting and accounting have words and terms that are tailored for the intricacies of those professions. In the implementation of registers, one could employ a variety of them within the framework of the profession. There may be situations where one would adopt a casual register in speaking to someone else in the course of an accounting-related conversation. Or one could employ a formal register when giving a speech to a room full of accountants at an industry convention. Registers are solely the "way" you speak in a given situation. Hope that helps!
