Alternative form of vehicle identification number

In a civilian aircraft: a transponder that responds by sending a code identifying itself.

A mandatory unique alphanumeric code (usually 17 characters long) assigned to each vehicle produced, stamped into the metal on the dashboard on the left-hand side (viewable through the windshield), and on the engine block and at least one other place somewhere on the body of the vehicle.

plural of vehicle identification number

(radio, telecommunications) The storage and retrieval of data using tags attached to individual packages, animals or people; the tags contain an integrated circuit to store and process the data, and an antenna to transmit and receive such data.

plural of personal identification number