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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Consider identity theft protection Health insurance scams can expose some of your most sensitive information, including your Social Security number and financial details. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026 Each account should stay tied to the Social Security number, and whoever holds the account should check contact details against official records every year, as brokers already screen customers for identity and sanctions. — Ashok Paudel, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026 You may be asked for personal information such as your address, date of birth, income and Social Security number, as well as the loan amount and loan purpose. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2026 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 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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