registration number

British  

noun

1. 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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Liu was flying an Aurora SA60L, registration number B-12PP, according to Chaoyang authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

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

The deceptive advertisement asks for personal information, including your full name, license plate number, and the last five digits of the vehicle registration number.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2025

The victim said he had reported the incident to police the same night, giving officers a description of the vehicle and his recollection of the registration number.

From BBC ● May 13, 2025

His eyes moved from the golden registration number at the top of the handle, right down to the perfectly smooth, streamlined birch twigs that made up the tail.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling