Serial number

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Serial Number

Technical Definition

A product's serial number is a number, or string of symbols, that are assigned to the product to set it apart from every other instance of that product. This makes each one identifiable and are almost always non-negative.

In Layman's Terms

The serial number is what makes every product unique.

Examples

The serial number for your hardware device can usually be found on a sticker with the manufacturer's name and logo.