Personal Identification Number (Noun)
Meaning
A number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- To secure your online banking account, create a unique personal identification number and keep it confidential.
- When registering for a new mobile phone service, you will be asked to create a personal identification number for security purposes.
- Your personal identification number will be required to authenticate your identity when attempting to access your email account from an unfamiliar location.
- For added security, some websites require users to change their personal identification number every 90 days.
- The app allows users to reset their personal identification number if they have forgotten it, by completing the verification process via email.