Personal Identification Number
Definitions
- (n.) A confidential numeric password used to authenticate an individual's identity electronically, typically for access to financial accounts or secure systems.
The bank required him to enter his personal identification number before allowing the transaction.
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- personal identification number
- personal identification numbers
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as PIN, this term is critical in digital security contexts and should be clearly defined in agreements involving electronic access or transactions.
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