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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The 18-year-old has been charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and a count of possessing a firearm without a serial number, according to the criminal complaint filed against him in Washington County District Court. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 31 July 2025 The serial number is on the back label above the metal prongs. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 July 2025 Authorities also reported finding a loaded P80 handgun with no serial number. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2025 Gibson and the doc team don’t have the guitar’s serial number, which would be the easiest way to identify a specific instrument. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

serial number

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