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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To qualify, the baby need only have a Social Security number.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Scammers don't need your Social Security number to cause damage.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The deduction is capped at $12,500 ($25,000 for joint filers), subject to income phaseouts, and requires a valid Social Security number and (for married taxpayers) joint filing.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Affected data could include patient's name, Social Security number and medical records information.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Scammers don't need your Social Security number to cause damage.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The deduction is capped at $12,500 ($25,000 for joint filers), subject to income phaseouts, and requires a valid Social Security number and (for married taxpayers) joint filing.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Affected data could include patient's name, Social Security number and medical records information.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Social Security number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Social%20Security%20number. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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