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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The child is the legal owner of the account, and the child’s Social Security number is used to open the account. — Christine Fletcher, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

That includes your Social Security number, driver's license information or banking details. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Each agency keeps slightly different records, but the reports all include basic identifying details, like your name, date of birth, phone number, current and previous addresses, Social Security number and current and previous employers. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Every dependent claimed on your tax return must have a Social Security number, individual taxpayer identification number, or adoption taxpayer identification number. — Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for Social Security number

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