serial
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Meaning · English
A serial number, esp. one required to activate software.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Go to these sites for serials, cracks and keygens.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “serial” mean?
A serial number, esp. one required to activate software.
Is “serial” formal or informal?
serial is generally slang.