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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Those searches disclosed West’s address, date of birth, Social Security number and other information, according to the filing. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026 The application included no Social Security number or immigration document number. — Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 If someone used your Social Security number to file a fraudulent tax return, contact the IRS. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Florida driver's license number, Florida identification card number or the last four digits of their Social Security number, whichever can be verified in election records. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 12 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 2026.

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