"personal identification number" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: personal identification numbers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} personal identification number (plural personal identification numbers)
  1. A number used to confirm an individual's identity, e.g. when using an ATM or a mobile phone, or when making payment using a credit card or debit card. Synonyms: PIN
    Sense id: en-personal_identification_number-en-noun-Qb7WtXWm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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