0 one of a set of numbers that is put on things produced in large quantities, such as computers, televisions, paper money, etc. so that each has a different number and can be recognized --
1 a number on a product, esp. electronic or electrical goods, that is different from all the other product numbers, used to prove who it belongs to if it is stolen or damaged --
2 one of a set of numbers that is printed on paper money, on some products, etc. so that each has a different number and can be recognized: --
Several machines carried the same serial numbers from the manufacturer.
Passports include a document serial number only.
There are no plans to require the name and the serial number to be given, although there is nothing to prevent this from being done voluntarily.
I thought that the purpose of including the serial number of the plate was to allow it to be tied to the identity of the vehicle.
Secondly, each voucher will carry the child's name and a unique serial number.
It is envisaged at this stage that it could include, for example, a manufacturer's serial number, so as to combat illegal copying.
One part could be on the windscreen—this would be more easily removable than the existing one—with the serial number and issuing authority, etc.
All they do is to receive the application, give it a serial number and so on.
I hope that he might pat me on the back for my personal idea of the unique serial number specific to a particular application.