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Rule "PIN number / ISBN number (PIN / ISBN)"

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Description: PIN number / ISBN number (PIN / ISBN)
Message: This phrase is redundant ('N' stands for 'number'). Consider using \1\2.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Please input your PIN number to access.
    Correction suggestion: PIN
  • You can create multiple PIN numbers to enhance the security.
    Correction suggestion: PINs
  • Could you let me know the ISBN number of the book?
    Correction suggestion: ISBN
  • ISBN numbers are assigned to text-based monographic publications.
    Correction suggestion: ISBNs
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: PIN_NUMBER [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)