Security

Quick meaning: Security is a noun meaning (uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

Meaning

(uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

More Meanings

1. (countable) Something that secures.
2. An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
3. (law) Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
4. (law) Freedom from apprehension.
5. (finance, often in the plural) A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock or any of various classes of bond.ᵂ
6. (finance) Proof of ownership of stocks, bonds or other investment instruments.
7. (finance) Property etc. temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan.

Example Sentences

Pamela works in security.

Chad always carries a gun for his own security.

The pink blanket gives little Mary lots of security.

Give up yourself merely to chance and hazard, / From firm security.

Word Forms

• securities
• secuerity

Synonyms for security

Depending on context, synonyms include safety, protection, guarantee, pledge, collateral, certificate.

Antonyms for security

Common opposites include insecurity, crowded.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include protection, certificate, confidentiality, safe, secure, peace.

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