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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That’s no longer the case—your Social Security number is now random. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Previous reviews and data-matching efforts on voter rolls that lack a unique identifier like a Social Security number have been notoriously error-prone, Becker noted. Miles Parks, NPR, 31 July 2026 No Social Security number, immigration status or other information is needed. Michelle Marchante july 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 Victims are asked to provide photos of their EBT card, their EBT pin, their full Social Security number and other personal information. Vince Basada july 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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