serial number

noun

: a number indicating place in a series and used as a means of identification

Examples of serial number in a Sentence

the serial number of a computer
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Nothing seems to rattle them until the trio gets a call from Detective Williams, who is able to ID who the shoulder belonged to from the serial number. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024 All three guns were registered to Bui and detectives also found an empty Glock firearm box with an obliterated serial number, according to court records. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024 The gun was loaded with 11 rounds, and the serial number on the rifle was obliterated, according to the Justice Department's filing. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Sep. 2024 Routh has since pleaded not guilty to all charges, which include possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number and attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate. Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for serial number 

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of serial number was in 1838

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“Serial number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serial%20number. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

serial number

noun
: a number showing place in a series and used as a means of identification
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