Meaning of the word "International Standard Book Number" in English

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International Standard Book Number

US /ˌɪntərˈnæʃnəl ˈstændərd bʊk ˈnʌmbər/
UK /ˌɪntərˈnæʃnəl ˈstændərd bʊk ˈnʌmbər/
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Noun

1.

a unique numeric commercial book identifier which is intended to be unique

Example:
Every published book has an International Standard Book Number.
Please provide the International Standard Book Number for this edition.
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