: a number indicating place in a series and used as a means of identification
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the serial number of a computer
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The man had surgical hardware in his right ankle but attempts to identify him from the serial numbers were unsuccessful, according to the medical examiner’s office.—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026 Police checked the serial number and discovered it had been stolen from the Norfolk Police Department.—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026 Record serial numbers and model numbers.—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 What further adds to the car’s provenance is its 28251 serial number.—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for serial number