: a number indicating place in a series and used as a means of identification
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the serial number of a computer
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Denilson Pires was arrested and charged with carrying a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without an FID card, and defacing a firearm serial number.—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026 The gun used by Bellaphant last year was a 9mm pistol that didn’t have a serial number, the memo said.—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026 The apparent goal was to trick Wenzler into revealing numerous personal details —such as the console's serial number, the most recent game played, and credit card details.—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026 For many investors, the idea of a gold bar conjures an image of a large, heavy brick stamped with a serial number.—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for serial number