security

Plural

securities

1. 1.The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

   • Chad always carries a gun for his own security.
   • The pink blanket gives little Mary lots of security.
   • Give up yourself merely to chance and hazard, / From firm security.

2. 2.Something that secures.

   • Germany adopted a social security system in the 1880's.

3. 3.Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.

   • Germany adopted a social security system in the 1880's.

4. 4.An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.

   • The threat of terrorism to the British lies in the overreaction to it of British governments. Each one in turn clicks up the ratchet of surveillance, intrusion and security. Each one diminishes liberty.

Overall

Very common· #475

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Common

General reading & writing

Very common

Academic

Uncommon

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• protection

Word family

• secure