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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However, first-time voters who registered by mail without providing a driver license number, state ID or the last four digits of their Social Security number might be required to show identification.
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Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The chip also came with an ownership agreement that required signees to list their Social Security number, gas credit card number, and astrological sign.
—Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Two decades of breach dumps now sit between your parents and the systems still verifying them by date of birth, mailing address and the last four of a Social Security number.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
For example, someone in the family had to be at least 18 years old and have a Social Security number.
—Yuliana Montiel, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
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Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The chip also came with an ownership agreement that required signees to list their Social Security number, gas credit card number, and astrological sign.
—Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Two decades of breach dumps now sit between your parents and the systems still verifying them by date of birth, mailing address and the last four of a Social Security number.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
For example, someone in the family had to be at least 18 years old and have a Social Security number.
—Yuliana Montiel, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
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“Social Security number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Social%20Security%20number. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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