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Data Universal Numbering System

n.

Pronunciation

/ˈdeɪtə ˌjunəˈvɜrsəl ˈnʌmbərɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/

Acronym

D-U-N-S

Definition

A system created by Dun & Bradstreet which assigns unique numerical identifiers to businesses globally.

Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S) provides random nine digit identifiers to individual businesses. The D-U-N-S number is associated with company information captured in the Dun & Bradstreet credit file, including contact and branch information. D-U-N-S numbers are used worldwide.

Category

Business

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