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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Voters already provide identifying information when registering, such as a driver's license number, state ID number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 In Missouri, for instance, a voter’s information can be accessed with a first and last name, date of birth — including the year — and the last four numbers of the voter’s Social Security number. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026 The person being vouched for also must verify their identity and eligibility by providing their Minnesota driver's license or identification card number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. — Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026 The person being vouched for also must sign an oath attesting to their identity and eligibility to vote, and must also provide their Minnesota driver’s license or identification card number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. — Mark Vancleave, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Social Security number

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“Social Security number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Social%20Security%20number. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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