serial number

serial number.

1. A number assigned to a specific thing, esp. a product, to identify it from other things of the same kind. • While serial numbers are usu. assigned in numerical order, they may also be random.

2. Patents. An identifying number assigned to a completed patent application. • The serial number is assigned when the application is received or completed. See APPLICATION NUMBER.

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