PIN number

English

Etymology

RAS syndrome; "PIN number" is a pleonasm as the "N" of "PIN" stands for "number".

Pronunciation
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈpɪn.nʌm.bɝ/
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Noun

PIN number (plural PIN numbers)

  1. A common alternative form of PIN (in the sense of "personal identification number").

Usage notes
  • It is avoided by some speakers.

Translations
PIN — see PIN
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