date of birth

noun phrase

: the month, day, and year a person was born : birth date
Give your full name and date of birth.

Examples of date of birth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some consumers were asked to provide their dates of birth and Social Security numbers. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 July 2024 At minimum, though, people will need to provide documentation showing their full legal name, date of birth, social security number, two proofs of address—which can include anything from a utility bill to a bank statement—and lawful status. Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 11 July 2024 More to Read Editorial: July 2 is America’s true date of birth. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2024 Detectives used body camera footage of that interview, where Thomas gave his name, date of birth and address to police, to help identify him. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 May 2024 That could include signage, asking customers for their date of birth, or asking for ID. Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024 The State submits the last digits of the SSN, name, and date of birth to the MVA for verification with SSA. Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 4 Apr. 2024 Beyond the work email, the profile lists Moreno’s correct date of birth, while geolocation data indicates that the account was set up for use in a part of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where property records show Moreno’s parents owned a home at the time. Brian Slodysko and Aaron Kessler, The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2024 The app, which is available in English, Spanish and Haitian creole, asks migrants to create a profile and submit a photo of their face and basic information, such as their legal name, nationality and date of birth. Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of date of birth was in 1789

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“Date of birth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/date%20of%20birth. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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