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personal identification number

/ˌpʌrs(ə)n(ə)l aɪˈdɛntəfəˌkeɪʃən ˌnʌmbər/
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Other forms: personal identification numbers

Definitions of personal identification number
  1. noun
    a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts
    synonyms: PIN, PIN number
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    type of:
    identification number, number
    a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification
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