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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This includes your name, Social Security number, credit card or bank account information or any other information that can be linked to your money or identity.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
To qualify, a child must: — Have a Social Security number.
— Be under age 17 at the end of 2024.
— Be claimed as a dependent on your tax return.
—Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
Many districts go further and add information like their Social Security number, health concerns or disciplinary records.
—Kevin Collier, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025
Signing up to be paid through Payoneer requires providing a Social Security number or other identification, birth date, and checking account details to a financial services firm most non-business owners would not recognize.
—Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
To qualify, a child must: — Have a Social Security number.
— Be under age 17 at the end of 2024.
— Be claimed as a dependent on your tax return.
—Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
Many districts go further and add information like their Social Security number, health concerns or disciplinary records.
—Kevin Collier, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025
Signing up to be paid through Payoneer requires providing a Social Security number or other identification, birth date, and checking account details to a financial services firm most non-business owners would not recognize.
—Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Social Security number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Social%20Security%20number. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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