security

noun

se·cu·ri·ty si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce security (audio)

-ˈkyər-

plural securities

: the quality or state of being secure: such as

: freedom from danger : safety

: freedom from fear or anxiety

: freedom from the prospect of being laid off

job security

: something given, deposited, or pledged to make certain the fulfillment of an obligation

: surety

: an instrument of investment in the form of a document (such as a stock certificate or bond) providing evidence of its ownership

: something that secures : protection

b(1)

: measures taken to guard against espionage or sabotage, crime, attack, or escape

(2)

: an organization or department whose task is security

Example Sentences

We must insure our national security. The college failed to provide adequate security on campus after dark. There was a lapse in security and the inmates escaped. We have to go through security at the airport. We called security when we found the door open. The meeting was held under tight security. The prisoner was being kept under maximum security. I like the security of knowing there will be someone there to help me when I need help. Growing up in a close family gave her a sense of security. See More

Recent Examples on the Web The short film follows a fictional Buckingham Palace break-in, when an intruder sneaks into the Queen's room for a chat while her security guard is taking the corgis for a walk.

Diana Pearl, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 The security guard was taken to a hospital with cuts to his left leg.

Pilar Arias | Fox News, Fox News, 6 Sep. 2022 After Korkmaz ‒ who also plays for the Philadelphia 76ers ‒ left the court, multiple Georgia players and a security guard allegedly went after him in the tunnel.

Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2022 The two embassy employees who were killed were identified by the Russian government as a diplomat and a security guard, and Zadran said at least 10 others were injured along with the four civilians who died.

Christina Goldbaum, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 The Investigative Committee said that preliminary information confirmed that the two Russians killed were the embassy’s second secretary and an embassy security guard.

Ann M. Simmons, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 However, the security of supply was almost a secondary goal compared to the eagerness to drive a fair, low price for supplies.

WIRED, 28 Aug. 2022 In a Disney call center, as a security guard and driving the buses.

Gabrielle Calise, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2022 Inside, an earpiece-wearing security guard politely organizes a line snaking through the lobby—a scene more often found outside clubs below 14th Street.

Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

security

noun

se·cur·i·ty si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce security (audio)

plural securities

: something (as a mortgage or collateral) that is provided to make certain the fulfillment of an obligation

used his property as security for a loan

: surety see also security for costs

: evidence of indebtedness, ownership, or the right to ownership

specifically : evidence of investment in a common enterprise (as a corporation or partnership) made with the expectation of deriving a profit solely from the efforts of others who acquire control over the funds invested

a security involves some form of investment contract

单词	security
释义	security noun se·cu·ri·ty si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē -ˈkyər- plural securities 1 : the quality or state of being secure: such as a : freedom from danger : safety b : freedom from fear or anxiety c : freedom from the prospect of being laid off job security 2 a : something given, deposited, or pledged to make certain the fulfillment of an obligation b : surety 3 : an instrument of investment in the form of a document (such as a stock certificate or bond) providing evidence of its ownership 4 a : something that secures : protection b(1) : measures taken to guard against espionage or sabotage, crime, attack, or escape (2) : an organization or department whose task is security Synonyms aegis egis ammunition armor buckler cover defense guard protection safeguard screen shield wall ward See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We must insure our national security. The college failed to provide adequate security on campus after dark. There was a lapse in security and the inmates escaped. We have to go through security at the airport. We called security when we found the door open. The meeting was held under tight security. The prisoner was being kept under maximum security. I like the security of knowing there will be someone there to help me when I need help. Growing up in a close family gave her a sense of security. See More Recent Examples on the Web The short film follows a fictional Buckingham Palace break-in, when an intruder sneaks into the Queen's room for a chat while her security guard is taking the corgis for a walk. Diana Pearl, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 The security guard was taken to a hospital with cuts to his left leg. Pilar Arias \| Fox News, Fox News, 6 Sep. 2022 After Korkmaz ‒ who also plays for the Philadelphia 76ers ‒ left the court, multiple Georgia players and a security guard allegedly went after him in the tunnel. Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2022 The two embassy employees who were killed were identified by the Russian government as a diplomat and a security guard, and Zadran said at least 10 others were injured along with the four civilians who died. Christina Goldbaum, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 The Investigative Committee said that preliminary information confirmed that the two Russians killed were the embassy’s second secretary and an embassy security guard. Ann M. Simmons, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 However, the security of supply was almost a secondary goal compared to the eagerness to drive a fair, low price for supplies. WIRED, 28 Aug. 2022 In a Disney call center, as a security guard and driving the buses. Gabrielle Calise, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2022 Inside, an earpiece-wearing security guard politely organizes a line snaking through the lobby—a scene more often found outside clubs below 14th Street. Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing security collective security false sense of security high-security maximum security prison minimum security prison security check security blanket security guard security deposit security clearance security risk social security security interest security police See More collective security false sense of security high-security maximum security prison minimum security prison security check security blanket security guard security deposit security clearance security risk social security security interest security police See More Kids Definition security noun se·cu·ri·ty si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē plural securities 1 : the state of being safe : safety national security 2 : freedom from worry or anxiety financial security 3 : something given as a pledge of payment He gave security for a loan. 4 : something (as a stock certificate) that is evidence of debt or ownership Medical Definition security noun se·cu·ri·ty si-ˈkyu̇r-ət-ē plural securities : freedom from fear or anxiety need for security dates back into infancy K. C. Garrison Legal Definition security noun se·cur·i·ty si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē plural securities 1 a : something (as a mortgage or collateral) that is provided to make certain the fulfillment of an obligation used his property as security for a loan b : surety see also security for costs 2 : evidence of indebtedness, ownership, or the right to ownership specifically : evidence of investment in a common enterprise (as a corporation or partnership) made with the expectation of deriving a profit solely from the efforts of others who acquire control over the funds invested a security involves some form of investment contract see also due diligence — asset-backed security : a security (as a bond) that represents ownership in or is secured by a pool of assets (as loans or receivables) that have been securitized — bearer security : a security (as a bearer bond) that is not registered and is payable to anyone in possession of it — certificated security \\ sər-ˈti-fə-ˌkā-təd- \\ : a security that belongs to or is divisible into a class or series of shares, participations, interests, or obligations, is a commonly recognized medium of investment, and is represented on an instrument payable to the bearer or a specified person or on an instrument registered on books by or on behalf of the issuer — convertible security : a security (as a share of preferred stock) that the owner has the right to convert into a share or obligation of another class or series (as common stock) — debt security : a security (as a bond) serving as evidence of the indebtedness of the issuer (as a government or corporation) to the owner — equity security : a security (as a share of stock) serving as evidence of an ownership interest in the issuer also : one convertible to or serving as evidence of a right to purchase, sell, or subscribe to such a security — exempted security : a security (as a government bond) exempt from particular requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (as those relating to registration on a security exchange) — fixed-income security : a security (as a bond) that provides a fixed rate of return on an investment (as because of a fixed interest rate or dividend) — government security : a security (as a Treasury bill) that is issued by a government, a government agency, or a corporation in which a government has a direct or indirect interest — hybrid security : a security with characteristics of both an equity security and a debt security — mortgage-backed security : a security that represents ownership in or is secured by a pool of mortgage obligations specifically : a pass-through security based on mortgage obligations — pass-through security : a security representing an ownership interest in a pool of debt obligations from which payments of interest and principal pass from the debtor through an intermediary (as a bank) to the investor especially : one based on a pool of mortgage obligations guaranteed by a federal government agency compare collateralized mortgage obligation, remic — registered security : a security (as a registered bond) whose owner is registered on the books of the issuer : a security that is to be offered for sale and for which a registration statement has been submitted — restricted security : a security accompanied by restrictions on its free transfer or registration of transfer — shelf security : a corporate security held for deferred issue in a shelf registration — Treasury security : a security issued by a government treasury : treasury sense 3 — uncertificated security \\ ˌən-sər-ˈti-fə-ˌkā-təd- \\ : a security that belongs to or is divisible into a class or series of shares, participations, interests, or obligations, that is a commonly recognized medium of investment, that is not represented by an instrument, and the transfer of which is registered on books by or on behalf of the issuer — unregistered security : a security for which a registration statement has not been filed — when-issued security : a security traded on a conditional basis prior to its issue 3 a : measures taken to guard against espionage or sabotage, crime, attack, or escape b : an organization or department whose task is security security noun 1 as in defense means or method of defending measures taken to beef up our national security Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance defense protection safeguard ammunition shield wall weapon guard screen armor ward aegis armament buckler cover weaponry munitions fortress egis fort stronghold arm palisade fastness Antonyms & Near Antonyms attack assault aggression offense offence offensive 2 as in guarantee something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise their house will serve as security for the loan Synonyms & Similar Words guarantee pledge assurance guaranty promise gage pawn deposit bond bail surety contract warranty commitment down payment oath earnest covenant compact recognizance handsel word troth 3 as in safety the state of not being exposed to danger after the burglaries, police presence in the neighborhood was enhanced to give residents a stronger sense of security Synonyms & Similar Words safety protection safeness defense shelter refuge shield safeguard guardianship guard asylum ward screen retreat aegis inviolability impregnability invulnerability harbor cover haven invincibility egis invincibleness impregnableness inviolableness invulnerableness Antonyms & Near Antonyms threat danger risk trouble peril distress jeopardy instability hazard precariousness vulnerability endangerment liability imperilment exposure openness susceptibility violability harm's way vulnerableness susceptibleness See More
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