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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Federal agencies -- by electronic databases or otherwise -- would evaluate the legal status of a child's parents first before making a determination of eligibility for citizenship and, in turn, for a Social Security number, passport and other benefits. Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 26 June 2026 Without automatic birthright citizenship, a hospital would essentially have to verify every baby’s citizenship in order to get a Social Security number, and that could delay care for millions of children, Lesley said. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 If creating a Social Security account becomes impossible, gather the necessary details (Social Security number, bank account numbers) and then consider one of these options to sign up for direct deposit. Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 This elaborate scam includes setting up a time for an interview and then being asked for personal information such as a copy of your W-2 or your Social Security number. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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