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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The person being vouched for also must sign an oath attesting to their identity and eligibility to vote, and must also provide their Minnesota driver’s license or identification card number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. — Mark Vancleave, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 The person being vouched for also must sign an oath attesting to their identity and eligibility to vote, and must also provide their Minnesota driver's license or identification card number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 Avoid sharing your child's Social Security number, financial information or other sensitive details with anyone promoting an unverified giveaway. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Voters in six states will soon decide whether to impose or expand voter identification requirements, including rules requiring mail voters to provide part of a driver’s license or Social Security number. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Social Security number

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