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registration number

British

noun

a sequence of letters and numbers assigned to a motor vehicle when it is registered, usually indicating the year and place of registration, displayed on numberplates at the front and rear of the vehicle, and by which the vehicle may be identified

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A ship called "Grinch" is under UK sanctions, while another called "Carl" with the same registration number is sanctioned by the United States and European Union.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

An automatic queue system has been introduced with fans needing to be online before the start of the sale with a valid registration number.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024

He has surrendered his DEA registration number, according to a sign posted Wednesday on the door of Malibu Canyon Urgent Care.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024

The aircraft, which officials said had the registration number N823KD, was traveling from Ohio to Naples on Friday afternoon, according to FlightAware.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024

She had flipped past it the first time, assuming it had the registration number listed as was typical.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

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