Definition

Noun: 1. A unique alphanumeric code assigned to a vehicle by a government authority: This code is displayed on a vehicle's license plate and serves as its official identifier for legal and administrative purposes, such as taxation, law enforcement, and ownership records.

Usage

The term "registration number" is used to refer to the specific identifier of a licensed vehicle. It is a formal term commonly found in official documents, police reports, and administrative contexts. - When discussing vehicle identification for legal or bureaucratic matters. - When reporting an incident or crime involving a vehicle. - When filling out forms related to vehicle ownership, insurance, or parking.

Examples

• "Please provide the registration number of your vehicle on the insurance form."
• "The witness was able to recall the registration number of the speeding car."
• "All vehicles must clearly display their registration number on the front and rear."

Advanced Usage

• "To run a registration number": A phrase used by law enforcement or officials meaning to check a vehicle's registration number against a database to obtain owner information or check its status.
  • The officer decided to run the registration number to see if the car was reported stolen.

Variants and Related Words

• License plate number (U.S.) / Number plate (U.K.): These are common, less formal synonyms for "registration number." They refer more directly to the physical plate bearing the number.
  • I need your license plate number for the report.
• VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): This is a different, longer serial number permanently attached to the vehicle's chassis, used for manufacturing and detailed history tracking, not for routine roadside identification.

Synonyms

• License number
• Plate number

Related Phrases

• "To take down a registration number": To note or record a vehicle's registration number, often as evidence.
  • A bystander took down the registration number and called the police.

Noun

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