Security - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |səˈkjʊrətɪ|  American pronunciation of the word security
Brit.  |sɪˈkjʊərɪtɪ|  British pronunciation of the word security

noun

- the state of being free from danger or injury
we support the armed services in the name of national security
- defense against financial failure; financial independence (syn: protection)
his pension gave him security in his old age
- freedom from anxiety or fear
the watch dog gave her a feeling of security
- a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends (syn: certificate)
- property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation (syn: surety)
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 (syn: surety)
- an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
- measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising

Extra examples

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.

And I have no security against their killing me.

Security were called, and the girls were physically ejected from the studio.

She likes the security of knowing she has Mommy close by.

The trial was held under tight security.

The prison was ordered to tighten security after a prisoner escaped yesterday.

The Security Commission investigates breaches of security.

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