Social Security number

noun

: a number that is given to each citizen of the U.S. by the government and that is used for the Social Security program and for official forms and records

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Recent Examples on the Web

Personal information such as a Social Security number can remain useful to criminals long after the original breach fades from the headlines. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Every child under 18 with a Social Security number has an account in their name, but parents or guardians must claim the account on an app to receive a one-time deposit of $1,000. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Amendment 84 is a misguided attempt to prevent a rare form of voter fraud by requiring voters to either write the last four digits of their Social Security number or the last four digits of their driver’s license number on their ballot. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026

The first section of the FAFSA collects basic personal information such as your name, date of birth, contact information and Social Security number. — Personal Finance, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for Social Security number

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