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Definition of Security
1. Noun. The state of being free from danger or injury. "We support the armed services in the name of national security"
Specialized synonyms: Peace, Public Security, Secureness, Protection, Shelter
Antonyms: Insecurity
Derivative terms: Secure
2. Noun. Defense against financial failure; financial independence. "Insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"
Generic synonyms: Assets
Specialized synonyms: Easy Street, Hedge, Hedging, Insurance
Derivative terms: Secure
3. Noun. Freedom from anxiety or fear. "The watch dog gave her a feeling of security"
4. Noun. 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"
Generic synonyms: Instrument, Legal Document, Legal Instrument, Official Document
Specialized synonyms: Agency Security, Government Security, Mortgage-backed Security, Registered Security, Scrip, Stock, Stock Certificate, Tax-exempt, Tax-exempt Security, Bond, Bond Certificate, Zero Coupon Security, Zero-coupon Security, Partnership Certificate, Proprietorship Certificate, Convertible, Convertible Security, Letter Security, Listed Security, Otc Security, Over The Counter Security, Unlisted Security
Derivative terms: Certificate, Certificate, Certify
5. Noun. Property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation. "Bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"
Generic synonyms: Transferred Possession, Transferred Property
Specialized synonyms: Deposit, Earnest, Recognisance, Recognizance, Stock Warrant, Stock-purchase Warrant, Warrant
6. Noun. A department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers. "The head of security was a former policeman"
7. Noun. A guarantee that an obligation will be met.
8. Noun. An electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in.
9. Noun. Measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.. "Military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"
Definition of Security
1. n. The condition or quality of being secure; secureness.
Definition of Security
1. Noun. the condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially ¹
2. Noun. something that secures. ¹
3. Noun. an organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order. ¹
4. Noun. (legal) something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law. ¹
5. Noun. (legal) Freedom from apprehension. ¹
6. Noun. (finance) proof of ownership of stocks, bonds or other investment instruments.W ¹
7. Noun. (finance) property temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Security
1. the state of being secure [n -TIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Security
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