security has definitions from the fields of physics,work,finance,writing
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[ noun ] the state of being free from danger or injury

Examples

"we support the armed services in the name of national security"

Used in print

("Editorials"...)

These gentlemen are calling_for a resumption of testing - in the atmosphere - on the greatest possible scale , all in_the_name_of national security .

Capable as their minds may be in some directions , these guardians of the nation 's security are incapable of learning , or even of observing .

The country is committed to the doctrine of security by military means .

(Max F. Millikan and Donald L. M. Blackmer,...)

When necessary , we should make it clear that countries which choose to derive marginal advantages from the cold_war or to exploit their potential for disrupting the security of the world will not_only lose our sympathy but also risk their own prospects for orderly development .

The civil_services in such societies are generally inadequate to deal competently with the problems facing them ; and their members often equate a government career with security and status rather_than with sacrifice , self-discipline , and competence .

2
[ noun ] (finance,writing) a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends

Synonyms

certificate

Examples

"he held several valuable securities"

3
[ noun ] (work) a department responsible for the security of the institutions property and workers

Examples

"the head of security was a former policeman"

Related terms

department

4
[ noun ] measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.

Examples

"military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"

Related terms

precaution

5
[ noun ] defense against financial failure; financial independence

Synonyms

protection

Examples

"his pension gave him security in his old age" "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"

Used in print

(Robert A. Futterman, The Future of Our Cities....)

Bankers who had been reluctant to lend without better security than the house itself got that security from the U._S. government ; householders who had been unable to pick_up the burden of short-term high interest mortgages found they could borrow for twenty-five years at 4 per_cent , under government aegis .

Bankers who had been reluctant to lend without better security than the house itself got that security from the U._S. government ; householders who had been unable to pick_up the burden of short-term high interest mortgages found they could borrow for twenty-five years at 4 per_cent , under government aegis .

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[ noun ] freedom from anxiety or fear

Examples

"the watch dog gave her a feeling of security"

Used in print

(Morley Callaghan, A Passion in Rome....)

Probably because it was a place where she might get a feeling of certainty and security .

Related terms

fearlessness confidence

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[ noun ] (physics) an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in

Related terms

electrical_device

8
[ noun ] property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation

Synonyms

surety

Examples

"bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"

9
[ noun ] a guarantee that an obligation will be met

Synonyms

surety

Related terms

guarantee

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