security
/səˈkjʊɹ.ɪti/noun4 syllables
Security means: an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in.
Synonyms for security11
noun, as in an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
noun, as in defense against financial failure; financial independence
noun, as in a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
noun, as in property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
noun, as in a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
noun, as in a guarantee that an obligation will be met
noun, as in measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
also used for security
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Opposites of security
What does security mean?9
noun
an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
defense against financial failure; financial independence“his pension gave him security in his old age”
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”
property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation“bankers are reluctant to lend without good security”
a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers“the head of security was a former policeman”
a guarantee that an obligation will be met
measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.“military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising”
the state of being free from danger or injury“we support the armed services in the name of national security”
freedom from anxiety or fear“the watch dog gave her a feeling of security”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with security?3
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Security in a sentence
- State your name and social security number, please.CM
- At the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security.AsliAbbasi
- Before you can board the plane, you'll have to go through airport security checks.alphafour
- The president repeatedly spoke of security, underscoring the need for better intelligence.OjisanSeiuchi
- Security, law and order must be enforced consistently.GuidoW
- Labourers on plantations often face gruelling hours, low pay, and no job security.illiterate
- Surely, the security cameras must've picked something up.ajje
- Nothing is more important than the safety, health and security of our citizens.Hybrid
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of security
as a noun
- plural
- securities