serial number

noun

: a number indicating place in a series and used as a means of identification

Examples of serial number in a Sentence

the serial number of a computer
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Consumers will be asked to submit a photo of the unit's power cord after it has been cut, as well as a photo of the unit's serial number. Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 July 2026 The serial number is under the bar code that is under the model number. Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 To obtain the full refund, customers will have to perform a series of steps including providing their contact information, cutting the product's cord, and uploading a photo of the AC unit's serial number and cut cord. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 30 June 2026 The screenshots showed visible serial numbers, which matched the serial numbers of the laptops missing from W&J's storage room. Patrick Damp, CBS News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for serial number

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of serial number was in 1838

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“Serial number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serial%20number. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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serial number

noun
: a number showing place in a series and used as a means of identification
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