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Social Security number
[soh-shuhl si-kyoor-i-tee nuhm-ber]
noun
a unique nine-digit number assigned to each U.S. citizen and sometimes also given to resident non-citizens, used by the government for Social Security taxes, program eligibility, etc. SSN
Word History and Origins
Origin of Social Security number1
Example Sentences
The investigation, authorities said, found multiple instances of workers using counterfeit documents, including Social Security numbers.
According to the company, when he began working for them, he met all Uber requirements, including passing a criminal and driving history background check, providing a photo ID and holding a valid Social Security number.
To be eligible for the program, the child must be a US citizen "at birth," possess a Social Security number, and have a birthdate after December 31, 2024, and prior to January 1, 2029.
The criminals obtained information such as names, phone numbers, emails, the last four digits of people’s Social Security numbers and other valuable data for less than 1% of its users.
O'Malley said the administration's plan to cancel the Social Security numbers of some eligible immigrants is “totally contrary to law.”
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