license number
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Definition
Noun: - The unique alphanumeric code displayed on a vehicle's license plate: A "license number" is the specific combination of letters and/or numbers assigned by a government authority to identify a particular motor vehicle. It is physically displayed on the vehicle's license plate.
Usage
The term "license number" is used to refer to the official identifier of a vehicle for registration, legal, and identification purposes. It is commonly requested or referenced in official contexts. - The police officer asked for my driver's license and my vehicle's license number. - Please provide the make, model, and license number of the car involved in the incident. - I need to renew my registration, but I've forgotten my license number.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used interchangeably with "license plate number" or "registration number," though "license number" is a common, concise form.
- In some administrative or digital systems, "license number" may be the formal field name for this identifier.
Variants and Related Words
- License Plate (noun): The physical plate or tag attached to a vehicle that displays the license number.
- The front license plate was missing.
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (noun): A different, unique serial number assigned to the vehicle by its manufacturer, not displayed on the license plate.
- The VIN is stamped on the chassis and is used for tracking the vehicle's history.
Synonyms
- Plate number
- Registration number
Related Phrases
- To run a license number: To check a license number against an official database, typically done by law enforcement.
- The officer returned to his car to run the license number.
Noun
- the number on the license plate that identifies the car that bears it