Hypernym

noun

evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance

number 8

noundomain: communication

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification and may be attached to accounts, memberships, etc.

Examples

1.she refused to give them her Social Security number

Derivationally related form

number 6

verb

place a limit on the number of

number 3

verb

enumerate

number 5

verb

determine the number or amount of

number 2

verb

give numbers to

Hyponym

bank identification number 1

noun

an identification number consisting of a two-part code assigned to banks and savings associations; the first part shows the location and the second identifies the bank itself

license number 1

noun

the number on the license plate that identifies the car that bears it

Social Security number 1

noun

the number of a particular individual's Social Security account

personal identification number 1

noun

a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts