Definition of number plate in English English dictionary
Either of a pair of rectangular metal plates, containing a mixture of letters and numbers fixed to the front and rear of a motor car showing that its identity has been registered with the DVLA
A number plate is a sign on the front and back of a vehicle that shows its registration number. He drove a Rolls-Royce with a personalised number plate. one of the signs with numbers and letters on it at the front and back of a car registration number American Equivalent: license plate
license plate, car number, combination of numerals stamped into a metal plate which identifies the vehicle
a numbering designation assigned to a score by a music publisher, usually printed at the bottom of each page, and sometimes appearing also on the title page It may include initials, abbreviations, or words identifying a publisher and is sometimes followed by a number corresponding to the number of pages or plates See also: Publisher number
A number engraved into or otherwise made a permanent part of a printing plate which identifies that plate, usually uniquely, and is used for plate accountability and production control within the printing plant
Numerals or an alphanumeric combination that identifies the printing plate used to print postage stamp images Plate numbers on sheet stamps often appear in corner margin paper or side margin paper Plate numbers on coil stamps were commonly trimmed off until about 1980; since then the number appears on stamps at specific intervals Booklet plate numbers are often found on selvage attached to the pane
A numbering designation assigned to an item by a music publisher, usually printed at the bottom of each page, and sometimes appearing also on the title page It may include initials, abbreviations, or words identifying a publisher and is sometimes followed by a number corresponding to the number of pages or plates (AACR2)