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

She couldn't see who arrived with the gift, but made out the registration number of the red Corsa as it drove off.

From BBC ● Jan. 9, 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

She was given a registration number, a pass to the library, a schedule of her classes, and a list of the textbooks she needed.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith