PIN number

From Fresh Dictionary

English

Noun phrase

PIN number (plural PIN numbers)

1. A common alternative form of PIN (in the sense of "personal identification number").

Usage notes

• "PIN number" is a pleonasm as the "N" of "PIN" stands for "number".
• The use of "PIN number" rather than "PIN" is widespread but is avoided by careful speakers and writers.
• Some people may argue that "PIN number" is not redundant, as it avoids confusion with the word pin.