Phrase guide

registration number

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Series of letters and numbers on shown on the front and back of a motor vehicle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: reg, registration

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: number

2

noun

Meaning 2

the number on the license plate that identifies the car that bears it

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: license number

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: number, identification number

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Kraftfahrzeugkennzeichen — motor vehicle number
  • Swedish: registreringsskylt — motor vehicle number
  • Turkish: plaka — motor vehicle number
  • Welsh: rhif cofrestru — motor vehicle number
  • Welsh: rhif car — motor vehicle number