numberplate

British

/ ˈnʌmbəˌpleɪt /

noun

Canadian term: licence plate. Usual US term: license plate. a plate mounted on the front and back of a motor vehicle bearing the registration number

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Among my other special interests are vehicle numberplate typography, the shapes disguised as letters used on eye-test charts, and above all British road sign design.

From The Guardian

Meanwhile, if your UK-registered car sports an EU flag on its numberplate, you might want to buy a GB sticker.

From The Guardian

To skirt the alternate days regulation, many families buy a used car with a different numberplate.

From The Guardian

When the passenger books the ride they are shown a profile photo, numberplate and other bits of information about the driver.

From The Guardian

Adding data from microphones, cameras and numberplate scanners is a logical next step.

From Economist

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