Meaning & Definition of Security in English
English⟶
Security
/sɪkjʊrəti/
noun
1. The state of being free from danger or injury
- "We support the armed services in the name of national security"
synonym:
- security
2. Defense against financial failure
- Financial independence
- "His pension gave him security in his old age"
- "Insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"
synonym:
- security,
- protection
3. Freedom from anxiety or fear
- "The watch dog gave her a feeling of security"
synonym:
- security
4. 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"
synonym:
- security,
- certificate
5. Property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
- "Bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"
synonym:
- security,
- surety
6. A department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
- "The head of security was a former policeman"
synonym:
- security,
- security department
7. A guarantee that an obligation will be met
synonym:
- security,
- surety
8. An electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
synonym:
- security system,
- security measure,
- security
9. Measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
- "Military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"
synonym:
- security,
- security measures
Examples of using
You're being given a promotion and a raise in security access level.
I'll call security.
Call security!