CUSIP number
Definition
A nine-character number that uniquely identifies a particular security. CUSIP is an acronym for the Committee on Uniform Securities and Identification Procedures, the standards body which created and maintains the classification system. Foreign securities have a similar number, called the CINS number.
Use CUSIP number in a sentence
“ I forgot the cusip number, so I had to call my friend and ask him because he knew it by heart. ”
“ We had identified the security using the CUSIP number as it was unique, this allowed us to continue with our project. ”
“ Along with the stock recommendation from a friend, Vance used the CUSIP number, to do further research online, before determining if the investment was right for him. ”
