social security
noun
1
: the principle or practice or a program of public provision (as through social insurance or assistance) for the economic security and social welfare of the individual and his or her family
especially,
Social Security
: a U.S. government program established in 1935 to include old-age and survivors insurance, contributions to state unemployment insurance, and old-age assistance
2
: money paid out through a social security program
began collecting social security
Examples of social security in a Sentence
She is living on social security.
He began collecting Social Security checks.
Recent Examples on the Web
Content of any calls or texts Details such as dates of birth, social security numbers or other personally identifiable information.
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Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 12 July 2024
At minimum, though, people will need to provide documentation showing their full legal name, date of birth, social security number, two proofs of address—which can include anything from a utility bill to a bank statement—and lawful status.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 11 July 2024
Around a quarter is spent on social security, such as universal credit and the state pension (which costs £124 billion, the largest item in the welfare budget).
—The Week Uk, theweek, 29 June 2024
Both complaints claim that the breach may have exposed customers’ and employees’ names, addresses, social security numbers, and other financial information.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 26 June 2024
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Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 12 July 2024
At minimum, though, people will need to provide documentation showing their full legal name, date of birth, social security number, two proofs of address—which can include anything from a utility bill to a bank statement—and lawful status.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 11 July 2024
Around a quarter is spent on social security, such as universal credit and the state pension (which costs £124 billion, the largest item in the welfare budget).
—The Week Uk, theweek, 29 June 2024
Both complaints claim that the breach may have exposed customers’ and employees’ names, addresses, social security numbers, and other financial information.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 26 June 2024
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“Social security.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20security. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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