social-security number

See also: social security number

English

Noun

social-security number (plural social-security numbers)

1. Alternative form of social security number.
   • 1937 September 3, Associated Press, “Government Problem”, in Shreveport Journal, volume 41, number 207, Shreveport, La., page nineteen:

     Charles Wilson figured it was going to be easy to remember his social-security number. It was tattooed on his shoulder.

   • 2016 March 30, Alison Mutler, “Prime minister says extremists used prepaid cards bought in Romania”, in Miami Herald, volume 113, number 198, page 15A, column 3:

     The agency also pointed to neighbor Bulgaria, which requires users to give their name, address, and a social-security number.

   • 2022 April 14, Alena Kuzub, “Emergency-Rental Assistance Program expires on Friday”, in The Daily Item, volume 142, number 418, Lynn, Mass., page A6, column 6:

     A social-security number is not required to apply, tenants can qualify regardless of immigration status, and an eviction notice is not needed.