iscrizione

Iscrizione is a noun in Italian that can refer to different but related concepts tied to writing, signing, or recording information. It derives from the verb iscrivere, meaning to enroll, sign up, or write down, and is commonly used in both administrative and epigraphic contexts.

In administrative and civil contexts, iscrizione denotes the act of enrolling or registering a person or entity in a list, registry, or program. Examples include l’iscrizione a una scuola o a un corso, l’iscrizione a un’associazione, l’iscrizione a un albo professionale, l’iscrizione anagrafica dei residenti, and l’iscrizione nelle liste elettorali. The subject who performs the action is iscriversi, and the result is an iscrizione (the record or registration).

In archaeology, history and philology, iscrizione also means an inscription: the text engraved or written on a material such as stone, metal, or pottery. In this sense, an iscrizione conveys information about dates, dedications, or events and is studied within the field of epigrafia. The inscription can be a fragment of a larger monument or a standalone artifact.

Usage notes and related terms: iscrizione often appears in formal or official language, whereas iscriversi is the corresponding verb for enrolling. In professional contexts, phrases like iscrizione all’albo or iscrizione a un registro are common. In epigraphy, iscrizione is contrasted with the broader study of inscriptions (epigrafia) and with the inscriptions’ content (testo iscritto).

See also: iscriversi, registrazione, epigrafia, iscrizione elettorale.