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security > 9 senses
NOUN1securityThe state of being free from danger or injury
2security, certificateA formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment
3security, security departmentA department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
4security, security measuresMeasures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
5security, protectionDefense against financial failure
6securityFreedom from anxiety or fear
7security, security system, security measuresAn electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
8security, suretyProperty that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
9security, suretyA guarantee that an obligation will be met
security > pronunciation
Soundssihkyuh'rahtiy
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security > noun 1, state
MeaningThe state of being free from danger or injury.
Examples"we support the armed services in the name of national security"
Narrowerpeace, public security; secureness; protection, shelter
Broadersafety
Contraryinsecurity
security > noun 2, possession
MeaningA formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment. The holder has a right to receive interest or dividends.
Synonymscertificate
Narrowergovernment security, agency security; mortgage-backed security; registered security; scrip; stock certificate, stock; bond, bond certificate; zero-coupon security; partnership certificate; proprietorship certificate; convertible, convertible security; letter security; listed security; unlisted security, over the counter security, OTC security
Broaderlegal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument
security > noun 3, group
MeaningA department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers.
Examples"the head of security was a former policeman"
Synonymssecurity department
Broaderdepartment, section
security > noun 4, act
MeaningMeasures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
Examples"military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"
Synonymssecurity measures
Broaderprecaution, safeguard, guard
security > noun 5, possession
MeaningDefense against financial failure. Financial independence.
Examples"his pension gave him security in his old age"
Synonymsprotection
Narrowereasy street; hedge, hedging; insurance
Broaderassets
security > noun 6, feeling
MeaningFreedom from anxiety or fear.
Examples"the watch dog gave her a feeling of security"
Narrowerconfidence
Broaderfearlessness, bravery
security > noun 7, artifact
MeaningAn electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in.
Synonymssecurity system, security measures
Broaderelectrical device
security > noun 8, possession
MeaningProperty that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation.
Examples"bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"
Synonymssurety
Narrowerdeposit; earnest; recognizance, recognisance; warrant, stock warrant, stock-purchase warrant
Broadertransferred property, transferred possession
security > noun 9, communication
MeaningA guarantee that an obligation will be met.
Synonymssurety
Broaderguarantee, warrant, warrantee, warranty

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