serial number

noun

: a number indicating place in a series and used as a means of identification

Examples of serial number in a Sentence

the serial number of a computer
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The online sales are routed to that store, where employees scan tickets sold at the store and then send pictures to players to confirm their purchases and log their serial numbers. Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026 Each model will carry its own serial number and come with a certificate of authenticity alongside archival material from the Ducati Style Center. New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026 The guitar has a distinct cracking on the back from prior refinishing along with a unique serial number. Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026 The craftsman The last room in the working part of the factory was quieter than the other two, as this is where the stones are given their final checks, weighed, engraved with a serial number, and packed for shipping. Matt Slater, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for serial number

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of serial number was in 1838

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“Serial number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serial%20number. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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serial number

noun
: a number showing place in a series and used as a means of identification
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