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Security

/ Security /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
"military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"
Type of:
precaution safeguard guard
noun Sense 2
a guarantee that an obligation will be met
Type of:
guarantee warrant warrantee
noun Sense 3
freedom from anxiety or fear
"the watch dog gave her a feeling of security"
Type of:
fearlessness bravery
Kinds of:
confidence
noun Sense 4
a department responsible for the security of the institution''s property and workers
"the head of security was a former policeman"
Type of:
department section
noun Sense 5
defense against financial failure; financial independence
"his pension gave him security in his old age"
"insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"
Type of:
assets
Kinds of:
easy street hedge hedging insurance
noun Sense 6
property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
"bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"
Type of:
transferred property transferred possession
Kinds of:
deposit earnest recognizance recognisance warrant
noun Sense 7
a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
"he held several valuable securities"
Type of:
legal document legal instrument official document
Kinds of:
government security agency security mortgage-backed security registered security scrip
Derived:
certify certificate
noun Sense 8
the state of being free from danger or injury
"we support the armed services in the name of national security"
Opposites:
insecurity
Type of:
safety
Kinds of:
peace public security secureness protection shelter
noun Sense 9
an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
Type of:
electrical device
Semantic Complexity
100%
Sense Count
9
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
41
Times Searched
4
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Related Words

precaution safeguard guard guarantee warrant warrantee fearlessness bravery confidence department section assets