Noun
social-security number (plural social-security numbers)
- 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.