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vin

vin

2 8.1
A unique code on a vehicle that identifies it
  • noun
  • /vɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : número de identificación del vehículo
  • Just an FYI, one of the absolute basics of selling any motor vehicle is providing an accurate VIN along with disclosing any and all known issues related to the mileage and the title.
  • VIN number
  • VIN plate

All BMWM car Vins start with WBS.

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Examples

  • I made a mental note of the last four digits, and sure enough, the contract had a car with a different VIN on it.

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  • Looks like the VIN numbers match up.

  • Now let's see what the VIN code actually says.

  • Hey, Hub, they managed to get a partial VIN number off the van.

  • I sent an email to them several hours ago and provided them with the real VIN along with the information given on the date of sale.

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  • Arkansas title, VIN tag and trim tag are both good.

  • To identify the car, you need to check the VIN located on the dashboard.

  • When registering your vehicle, make sure to provide the correct VIN to avoid any issues.

  • The mechanic used the VIN to look up the vehicle's history before making repairs.

Synonyms

license plate
vsvin
  • US
124 1.6

A plate on vehicles like cars that shows the registration number

is the assigned vehicle code used for identification rather than the physical tag
license number
vsvin
  • US
17 1.0

Numbers or letters on a car's number plate that identify the vehicle

is a unique vehicle code used for identification beyond visible tag text
3 2.3

A unique number shown on a vehicle's license plate to identify it

is a vehicle code used officially for identification rather than visible rear tag
unique identifier
vsvin
  • Specialized
2 3.8

A code, number or name that stands for one record in a system

is reserved for vehicles specifically rather than any item in a system
guid
vsvin
  • Specialized
1 8.4

A special number that identifies a thing in a computer system, like a file or account

is the vehicle identification code, not a computer system reference
numberplate
vsvin
  • UK
2.4

A flat plate on a car or other vehicle that shows its registration number

refers to the assigned vehicle code rather than the external tag display

Compounds

3 8.5

A French dish of chicken cooked slowly in red wine with onions and mushrooms

marchand de vin
  • Specialized
9.9

A brown sauce made with mushrooms and red wine or Madeira used in French cooking

vin du pays
  • Specialized
9.9

A wine from a local French region that is often cheaper than top wines

vin ordinaire
  • Specialized
9.9

A simple inexpensive French wine for everyday drinking

Surface Forms

vin singular
vins plural

Morphology

vin = V + I + N

An initialism (Vehicle Identification Number) composed of letters; the component letters do not convey meaning as English morphemes and are not useful for deriving the sense.

Etymology

Vin is a short form made from the first letters of Vehicle Identification Number. It works like a car's 'ID' or personal number, so a VIN is a unique code used to identify each vehicle.