social security
noun
1
: the principle or practice or a program of public provision (as through social insurance or assistance) for the economic security and social welfare of the individual and his or her family
especially,
Social Security
: a U.S. government program established in 1935 to include old-age and survivors insurance, contributions to state unemployment insurance, and old-age assistance
2
: money paid out through a social security program
began collecting social security
Examples of social security in a Sentence
She is living on social security.
He began collecting Social Security checks.
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Sensitive information includes financial account information, or personal identification information (including social security numbers and dates of birth).
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Heather L. Locus, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
However, Webroot is the only one that does not track bank accounts, phone numbers, or social security numbers.
—PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
In order to obtain a REAL ID, people will need to bring a U.S. passport or U.S. birth certificate, a social security card and two pieces of mail from two different sources dated within 90 days to prove that the applicant lives in Connecticut.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
Chinese media reported that officials from the local human resources and social security bureau visited the company on Feb. 13 and pointed out that the policy violated Chinese labor law.
—Yixuan Tan, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Heather L. Locus, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
However, Webroot is the only one that does not track bank accounts, phone numbers, or social security numbers.
—PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
In order to obtain a REAL ID, people will need to bring a U.S. passport or U.S. birth certificate, a social security card and two pieces of mail from two different sources dated within 90 days to prove that the applicant lives in Connecticut.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
Chinese media reported that officials from the local human resources and social security bureau visited the company on Feb. 13 and pointed out that the policy violated Chinese labor law.
—Yixuan Tan, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for social security
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“Social security.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20security. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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